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Animal Welfare Science (including a Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time including foundation year
- 06/10/2025
- Undergraduate
- Chester
Course summary
Explore the ways in which biological sciences are applied to animal welfare science, in what is an exciting and ever-changing field.
Our Animal Welfare Science course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the theory and practice of animal welfare science, offering key employability skills essential for a future career as an animal welfare scientist.
This course combines academic skills development and the enhancement of wider graduate employability skills, drawing on staff expertise in teaching, research and industry. You will be taught by a range of tutors, who are nationally and internationally recognised as subject specialists. Students will study at the University of Chester’s Exton Park learning site for the full duration of the course.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of task they might encounter in the workplace. These will include coursework in the form of professional skills portfolios, written pieces in the form of reports or essays, and poster and oral presentations.
We also continuously review the assessment methods used to ensure they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Chester
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 06/10/2025
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:
- D391
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
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:
- D391
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level
72 UCAS points from GCE A levels, including grade D in Biology or Psychology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Care/Management)
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science) Diploma - Pass overall. We will also consider an Access to HE Diploma with sufficient Psychology credits.
Scottish Higher - CCDD
including Biology or Psychology
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
including 4 in HL Biology or Psychology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
including Biology
T Level - P
T Level with a Pass grade and D or E on the core.
T Level must be in Science.
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
University of Chester is currently reviewing the Foundation Year fees due to the new Government legislation on university tuition fees.
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