Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only)

University of Aberdeen
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Zoology

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Exciting opportunity for students with an HND in Animal Care to enter year 3 of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Our BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare prepares students for graduate careers by providing an exciting opportunity to explore the science that underpins our understanding of animal behaviour and welfare.

We are the only University in Scotland to offer HND Animal Care students the opportunity to “top up” their qualifications with a BSc Honours degree. This additional qualification will enhance your employability and open up additional opportunities in terms of career options and further study.

Upon completion of the programme, you will have:

  • Developed a thorough knowledge and understanding of core and critical concepts in animal behaviour and welfare.

  • Become skilled in collecting, manipulating and analysing data that is relevant to research questions in animal behaviour and welfare.

  • Learned how to plan, execute and present an independent piece of work.

  • Developed the skills and confidence to construct a reasoned argument to support your position on ethical issues relevant to animal welfare.

  • Practised communication of science with both peers and non-scientists.

    If you are not currently undertaking an HND, then you should apply for Year 1 entry to the BSc Animal Behaviour (UCAS Code - C349).

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2112 Biological scientists
    2151 Conservation professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Aberdeen
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Zoology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000