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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: AAHW

Applied Animal Health and Welfare

University Centre Bishop Burton
North Carlton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,250Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the FdSc Applied Animal Health and Welfare at University Centre Bishop Burton. Based in North Carlton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Do you dream of working with animals, ensuring their health and welfare while opening doors to an exciting career? This programme equips you with comprehensive expertise but also awards you the industry-recognised HTQ Vet Technician (Livestock) qualification, setting you apart in this competitive field. The programme allows you to explore the fascinating world of companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Applied Animal Health and Nutrition
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Management
Animal Handling and Husbandry Techniques
Livestock Health Management
Ethics
Legislation and Animal Welfare
Veterinary Diagnostic Technologies and Laboratory Science
Wildlife Health and Rehabilitation Methods
UCAS Code:AAHW
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A* - E

UCAS Points16

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 — University Centre Bishop Burton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£16,000£19,000£25,000
5 years£19,000£22,500£32,000

UK subject average: £23,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£23,000

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

90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
83%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
61%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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IOT Bursary

University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Employability Bursary

University Centre Bishop Burton · Undergraduate

£300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
UCB

About University Centre Bishop Burton

University Centre Bishop Burton offers Applied Animal Health and Welfare as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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