Animal Welfare Science

Name: Animal Welfare Science
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

SRUC Scotland's Rural College

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£1,820Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare Science at SRUC Scotland's Rural College is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is the only degree programme in the UK which focuses specifically on Animal Welfare Science, and draws on the expertise of one of the largest Animal Welfare research teams in the world. Animal welfare is a global issue and becoming increasingly important in terms of food production, sustainability, and meeting societal expectations about animal care, whether they be used for food, for sport or entertainment, or as companions. Animal welfare is relevant to food policy, climate change, wildlife conservation and sustainability. International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Animal Biology and Physiology

Animal Behaviour and Cognition

Principles of Animal Welfare Science

Ethics and Animal Use

Applied Welfare Assessment Techniques

Animal Management and Husbandry

Policy

Conservation and Sustainability

Dissertation in Animal Welfare Research

UCAS Code:D003

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

To include Biology or Chemistry.

UCAS Points

114

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

You'll find all the information you need as an international student here

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

5%Work & Study

35%Professional Jobs

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