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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C300

Animal Science

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Animal Science at Canterbury Christ Church University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Turn your passion for animals into a career with our BSc (Hons) Animal Science degree. Designed to prepare you for graduate employment in a range of sectors that work with animals, this Animal Science degree will blend theory and practice through hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. From genetics and behaviour to welfare and disease, you’ll explore how science can improve the lives of both domestic and wild animals. With access to state-of-the-art labs and industry connections through our Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab at the nearby Discovery Park, you’ll gain the practical and pr... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Animal Physiology and Anatomy
Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Animal Health and Disease
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Animal Nutrition and Production
Research Methods and Statistics
Final Year Project in Animal Science
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

International Baccalaureate

29 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£19,500£27,000
5 years£21,500£26,500£31,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
12%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University offers Animal Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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