BSc (Hons), CertHE, DipHE Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science)

As a student at ARU in Writtle, you’ll develop a sound understanding of scientific principles while gaining practical skills and hands-on laboratory experience.

You’ll explore biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, health and disease, breeding and reproduction, nutrition, and animal behaviour.

You’ll be taught by subject-specialist staff, and benefit from campus facilities including dedicated canine and equine centres, a small animal unit and a working farm. You'll take part in animal handling practicals involving work with a range of domesticated and captive animal species, as well as laboratory classes.

Throughout your course, there’s the chance to join ‘behind the scenes’ trips and other experiences.

If you have a passion for working with animals, and want to support their health and welfare, our Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science) course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career.

As an BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Bioveterinary Science) graduate, you'll have a comprehensive scientific understanding of the factors that influence animal health and welfare, combined with the ability to apply that knowledge practically. You'll be well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of animals.

Career opportunities exist in a range of animal health roles including:

• disease surveillance
• quarantine officer
• welfare enforcement
• animal health inspector, eg DEFRA
• wildlife conservation and management
• independent wildlife agencies (eg RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage, Natural England)
• animal production
• animal science education
• animal nutritionist
• pet food manufacturing
• research.

Graduation doesn't have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Animal Welfare and Conservation or MSc Conservation Education and Engagement.