Course description
Build your scientific understanding of animal biology and its implications for animal health, disease, growth, and development with our Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science) degree at ARU Writtle.
As a student at ARU Writtle, you’ll develop a sound understanding of scientific principles while gaining practical skills and hands-on laboratory experience.
You’ll explore biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, health and disease, breeding and reproduction, nutrition, and animal behaviour.
You’ll be taught by subject-specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. You'll take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a range of domesticated and captive animal species, as well as laboratory classes.
Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.
If you have a passion for working with animals, and want to support their health and welfare, our Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science) course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career.
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Training Course Content
Year One
Core modules
- Professional Skills for the Animal Industry (30 credits)
- Animal Biology (30 credits)
- Ethics of Animal Use (15 credits)
- Introduction to Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Animal Husbandry (15 credits)
- Ecology and Evolution (15 credits)
Year Two
Core modules
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Commercial and Professional Skills for Animal Science (15 credits)
- Behaviour (15 credits)
- Animal Health Science (15 credits)
- Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology (15 credits)
- Nutritional Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Reproduction and Development (15 credits)
- Veterinary Immunology (15 credits)
Year Three
Core modules
- Capstone Project (30 credits)
- Applied Nutrition and Feeding (15 credits)
- Genetics and Genomics (15 credits)
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health (15 credits)
- Advanced Animal Health Science (15 credits)
- Applied Behaviour and Animal Welfare (15 credits)
- Veterinary Ethics and Legislation (15 credits)
Course delivery details
- BSc (Hons) | 3 Years or 4 Years with a Foundation Year
- CertHE | 1 Year
- DipHE | 2 Years
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We'll asses your progress in a number of ways, including practical assessments with companion and zoo animals, farm livestock and horses, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, presentations – both individually and in small groups, essays and technical reports, assessed seminars, case studies, experimental work and laboratory reports, poster presentations, debates, and the Capstone Project (dissertation).
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
FEES
- £9,250 | UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
- £15,900 | International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers
As an BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science) graduate, you'll have a comprehensive scientific understanding of the factors that influence animal health and welfare, combined with the ability to apply that knowledge practically. You'll be well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Career opportunities exist in a range of animal health roles including:
- disease surveillance
- quarantine officer
- welfare enforcement
- animal health inspector, eg DEFRA
- wildlife conservation and management
- independent wildlife agencies (eg RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural England)
- animal production
- animal science education
- animal nutritionist
- pet food manufacturing
- research.
Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation or MSc Conservation Education and Engagement.
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