BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare

pplying an understanding of animal needs and health, you consider the many aspects of animal welfare, including an examination of the legal and ethical frameworks that safeguard welfare. You also undertake practical work, conducting behavioural and welfare assessment studies, gaining the skills sought by employers.

In the 2020 National Student Survey, 100% felt that the staff made the subject interesting, 100% found the course intellectually stimulating, 96% of students felt staff on this course were good at explaining things, and 91% were satisfied with the quality of the course

Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with an animal behaviour and welfare degree and learn how you can stand out to graduate employers.

3 years (plus optional placement)

UCAS tariff
112 - 128

To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science, Psychology) at grade C.

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma in Science: DDD - note that this is subject to the exact modules you have studied - please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification.

International Baccalaureate 30 diploma points overall, to include 5 diploma points in Biology (Higher Level) plus 5 diploma points in second science at Higher Level. English and Mathematics must be included.

Access To Higher Education Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units.

We would usually expect GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4, or equivalent.

English language requirements
IELTS - 6.0 overall 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, and writing)
TOELF - 76 Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18.