Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only)

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Exciting opportunity for students with an HND in Animal Care OR HND Wildlife & Conservation Management OR HND Applied Sciences to enter year 3 of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Our BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare prepares students for graduate careers by providing an exciting opportunity to explore the science that underpins our understanding of animal behaviour and welfare. We are the only University in Scotland to offer HND students the opportunity to “top up” their qualifications with a BSc Honours degree. International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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

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