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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D394

Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical)

Harper Adams University
Newport, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Harper Adams University, the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Newport, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you have an interest in animals and want to gain knowledge of animal behaviour and animal welfare, then this is the course for you. What will this degree entail? In this course, you will examine animal biology as it relates to the behaviour and welfare of animals. This includes developing an understanding of the complexity of the relationship between animal behaviour and animal welfare, in addition to providing you with an opportunity to learn about the range of research methods that can be applied in the scientific study of animal behaviour. You will learn about scientific ap... International tuition fees are £16,500 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 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Animal Biology and Physiology
Principles of Animal Behaviour
Research Methods in Animal Science
Animal Welfare Assessment and Management
Applied Behavioural Modification
Human-Animal Interaction and Safety
Clinical Case Studies in Animal Behaviour
Business Management for Animal Industries
UCAS Code:D394
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

No more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level An understanding of a biological science-based subject, for example Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science or Physical Education would be preferable.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£49,500

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Harper Adams University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£28,000
3 years£18,500£26,500£33,000
5 years£21,500£30,000£38,500

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 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official 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
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Harper Adams University

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