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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: D300

Animal Science

University Centre South Devon
Paignton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,825Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Animal Science at University Centre South Devon is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Paignton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. A foundation degree is a degree-level qualification that takes two years to complete, and is equivalent to the first two years of a traditional honours degree. Foundation degrees focus on relevant, work-based skills within a particular career route or profession, and are designed to increase employability and progression opportunities. Employers are actively involved in the development of foundation degree programmes to ensure you are ready for employment when you complete your studies. Home/uk fees are £8,825 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Animal Behaviour and Ethology
Animal Health and Welfare
Livestock Production Systems
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Research Methods in Animal Science
Wildlife Conservation and Sustainability
Practical Animal Husbandry and Management
Professional Development and Employability
UCAS Code:D300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£8,825

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

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

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
Official Data

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Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
57%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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