BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The scientific study of animal behaviour and welfare furthers our understanding of why animals behave in the way that they do, and helps us learn how best to respond to the challenges that animals face when living in captive and wild environments. This degree employs a multi-disciplinary, research-driven approach to the study of animal behaviour and welfare. The course aims to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand animal behaviour and welfare, working, for example, with insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
It is informed by academics who are considered to be at the forefront of their respective fields in welfare assessment, animal management, evolutionary biology, and animal cognition. This includes leading experts Professor Daniel Mills, who specialises in clinical animal behaviour; Professor Anna Wilkinson, who specialises in animal cognition; and Professor Oliver Burman, who specialises in assessment of animal welfare.
Key highlights
- Multi-disciplinary, research-driven approach to animal behaviour and welfare
- Study insects, reptiles, birds and mammals in captive and wild settings
- Taught by experts in welfare assessment, animal management and cognition
- Learn from specialists in clinical animal behaviour and animal welfare assessment
- Optional sandwich year extends the degree to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Psychology. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC to include a Grade B in Biology or Psychology BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management / Ap…
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — overall to include
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
- A-level: BCC-BBC — to include to include a Grade B in Biology or Psychology
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall,…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Animal welfare officer
- Animal behaviourist
- Zoo keeper
- Animal welfare scientist
- Research assistant
- Animal welfare inspector
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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