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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Sutton Bonington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Sutton Bonington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
University Park Campus.
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.
You can choose from four options:
Bioveterinary Science – examine the science behind animal health and disease
Physiology and Biotechnology – study animal structure and function, including stem cell and developmental biology
Livestock Production – investigate the science of farm animal nutrition, productivity and fertility
Ecology and Conservation – focus on the science, management and welfare of zoo and captive animals
You do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.
You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.
You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad, on an industrial placement, or studying computer science.
Why choose this course?
University Farm - see scientific principles applied in practice
Study abroad - for a semester or an additional year
Enhance your CV - with an industrial placement, or a year studying computer science
Top 5 for Animal Science in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Practical experience - gain practical animal handling experience with guinea pigs, sheep, rabbits, hens and cows
Field trips - we work with organisations such as The Stabiliser™ Cattle Company and the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
Guest lectures - from industry experts
Internationally known - our Sutton Bonington Campus is known internationally for applied animal science research
MSci Animal Science:
Our MSci degree provides a further year where you will work on a research project of your choice. You will receive advanced training in communication, analytical and project management skills, with support from an academic supervisor.
You can carry out your final year project at other research institutes or zoos. We have links with Twycross Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey.
Study abroad:
On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world.
Career overview:
Animal science opens career options in:
further study in veterinary, biomedical and life sciences
biology teaching, after one year of
further study (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
animal nutrition/feed industry
government advisory roles
academic and industrial research
agricultural consultancy
sales and marketing
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:18,P:6 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
BBB including Biology, or BBC including Biology plus an A in the EPQ.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.
This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades BB including Biology.
To include Biology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.
This qualification will be considered where appropriate biology content is being studied.The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit (including 15 credits from Biology units) and 6 at Pass.
To include Biology.
Considered alongside grades BBC including Biology.
including Higher Level Biology 5.Alternatively, 555 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology.
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied.The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient biology has been studied.
This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside Biology plus one other additional A level or equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£9,535 per year
Students from England
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£30,750 per year
Students from EU
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
£30,750 per year
Students from International
Administration charges - (Payment administration - 90)
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