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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

UK,Wales

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 16,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1872

Total Students: 8,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science

Program Overview

Animal Science is the applied science of domesticated animals, including farm animals, horses and companion animals. At Aberystwyth, Animal scientists study the nutrition, breeding, fertility, health, behaviour, physiology and anatomy of a wide range of domesticated animals. Our students develop the skills required for successful careers using these animals on a daily basis.

Here’s why we think that Aberystwyth is a great place to be an animal scientist!

Passionate teaching staff who conduct research in all areas of animal science;
Great module choice within the course, allowing you to concentrate on the species of most interest to you;
Fantastic modern laboratories, farms, equine centre, aquarium and microscopy suite;
Opportunities for foreign exchanges;
An award-winning institute environment.

Why study Animal Science at Aberystwyth University?

You will be taught by enthusiastic teaching experts, who you may have already seen on TV documentaries or heard on your favourite radio show.
You will have access to our modern equine facility providing livery, competition and educational resources.
This degree has a flexible course structure allowing you to focus on one of these areas in the second and third year: Behavioural Science ; Farm Animal Science; or Equine Science.
The University has over 1000Ha of farmland, including lowland and upland sheep farms, a 500 cow dairy herd, intensive and extensive beef production systems, an equine centre.
Around the university campus lies the local woodland with over a hundred purpose built nest boxes and homes for nature.
Surrounding Aberystwyth you can explore some of our beautiful habitats on our doorstep, including marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities.
Local wildlife includes red kites and bottlenose dolphins to name a few.
The Department also has wonderful museum full of historic zoological specimens.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
oct 2023		Closed
sep 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career

The degree will allow you to explore a career in:

Assessing the welfare of domestic animals;
Use of genetics to maximise the efficiency of breeding programmes for domestic animals;
Animal nutrition;
Teaching, including in further or higher education;
Research across the spectrum of Animal Science;
Scientific publishing;
Laboratory work in both the private and public sector.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.