FdSc Animal Science with Placement Year

Introduction:

• This course will maximise your potential in a broad range of animal-related careers. Study is supported by our purpose-built Animal Unit - home to around 250 animals from 70 different species. You will develop applied skills across the key streams of knowledge that are required in the animal industry.
• We've recently redeveloped this course in conjunction with external academic and industry professionals to ensure your learning is right at the forefront of advances in the subject area.
• We're ranked first in the UK for student satisfaction in Animal Science subjects (National Student Survey, 2022).
• We're in the top 15 in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture courses (The Guardian University Guide 2023).

Which course is right for you?

We offer four animal science degrees, each with a different focus:

• FdSc Animal Science (this course) - is more vocational, with greater emphasis on practical and applied skills.
• BSc (Hons) Animal Biology - focuses on managed domestic species such as companion, working and farm animals.
• BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology - focuses on captive housed zoo animals and exotic species.
• BSc (Hons) Zoology - covers a diverse range of invertebrate and vertebrate species in relation to their biology, evolution, taxonomy and identification.