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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C300

Animal Biology

University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Stirling, the BSc (Hons) Animal Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in agriculture and food science. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. What determines an animal’s resistance to disease? Why do many female animals exhibit ‘mate choice’? How can we help animals cope in hostile environments? 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cellular Biology and Animal Physiology
Evolutionary Biology and Adaptation
Animal Behaviour and Ecology
Biodiversity and Classification
Conservation Biology and Management
Immunology and Disease Resistance
Field Research Methods and Techniques
Final Year Research Project in Animal Biology
UCAS Code:C300
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

To include Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

To include Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at grade 5 or above.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,535

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£38,140

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
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
98%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Stirling

University of Stirling offers Animal Biology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#560QS World
#50UK Ranking
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