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Animal Science and Behaviour

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 8 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
Awarded by:
University of Lancashire
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Course summary

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course provides students with an ideal opportunity to focus on the issues relating to animal welfare, health, physiology and behaviour. This work is underpinned by current and emerging scientific research.

The course will prepare you for a wide range of careers throughout the animal industry. The first year of the course provides the underpinning knowledge necessary for study in this field. Several of these modules are shared with the Foundation Degree course routes with separate tutorial sessions providing the opportunity for stronger academic and research focus. The themes of animal behaviour and welfare are further developed in the second year of the course. Students will also have the option to choose one module from animals in society, international wildlife conservation or professional practice.

The final year of the course includes the carrying out of a comprehensive industry related research project. The focus in the other modules is on applied research techniques, behavioural ecology and companion animal behaviour.

Modules

Year 1 - Not open for applications (year 2 and 3 only)
Year 2 - Research Methods; Animal Welfare and Legislation (double module); Applied Animal Behaviour; Genetics and Breeding; Biological Basis of Behaviour.
Year 3 - Research Project (double module); Behavioural Ecology; Companion Animal Science; Innovations in Animal Research (double module).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 8 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
ASB3
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 2, 3

University Centre Myerscough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
ASB3
Institution code:
M99
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 points

A level
BCC

3 A-levels at minimum C or above

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080) will also be considered.

Scottish Higher
AACC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D

Alternative equivalent Level 3 qualifications such as City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (720) will also be considered.

Scottish Advanced Higher
CDD

T Level
P - D*

We accept technical level qualifications to be used either as a standalone qualification to meet the UCAS tariff points or in combination with other qualifications to contribute to the total number of UCAS tariff points

Normally 5 GCSEs Including Maths and English (or equivalents) are required, however, applicants are advised to check with the University Centre if they do not possess the specific qualifications.

The University Centre may consider applicants with work experience within a relevant industry in place of some qualifications.

Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis.

If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You may be required to attend an interview and will be contacted directly if this is the case.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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