The BSc Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics with Placement Year is a full-time four-year undergraduate degree. The course builds on the scientific excellence of our BSc Biological Sciences programme and is taught by staff from our outstanding Animal Welfare, Science and Ethics group. The group works closely with farmers, animal owners, policy makers and welfare charities. In addition to the three-year BSc course, you will undertake a placement year, usually in your third year, to develop work place skills and industry expertise.
This programme has been accredited...
The BSc Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics with Placement Year is a full-time four-year undergraduate degree. The course builds on the scientific excellence of our BSc Biological Sciences programme and is taught by staff from our outstanding Animal Welfare, Science and Ethics group. The group works closely with farmers, animal owners, policy makers and welfare charities. In addition to the three-year BSc course, you will undertake a placement year, usually in your third year, to develop work place skills and industry expertise.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
main site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D391
Institution Code
R84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherSee 'Scottish Advanced Higher'. Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 Diplomas must be Science based and include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction OR 15 Level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction, and with Merits achieved in all other Level 3 modules. It is expected that applicants undertaking the Access to HE Diploma will normally be returning to education after a period of at least three years absence. If have extenuating circumstances which mean you do not fulfil this please contact the Admissions team on admissions@rvc.ac.uk before you submit your application. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeEITHER: 655 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry at grade 6 OR: 555 at Higher Level including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics; One other subject of your choice. Our standard offer is based on specific subject-grade requirements, rather than a total points score. Where candidates have not taken GCSEs or an equivalent qualification prior to IB, they will need a minimum of grade 5 in: MYP or SL Mathematics; SL English A Lang-Lit (or grade 6 in English B). Candidates from outside the UK may sit a separate English language test such as IELTS in place of the English A requirement above. Mathematical Studies and English A Literature cannot be accepted in lieu of our English Language and Mathematics requirements, but can be taken on top of existing qualifications that meet our requirements. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD The following Level 3 Extended Diplomas are accepted with specific unit requirements (see the RVC website for details): Pearson 'Applied Science' or 'Applied Science (Biomedical Science)'; Pearson 'Animal Management' City & Guilds 'Animal Management (Science)'. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3 including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. If not included in the above, O3 is required in: A second natural science (i.e. Biology, Chemistry or Physics); English; Mathematics. GCSE/National 4/National 5Only in addition to other qualifications: 6-6 in Combined Science or BB in Science (Double Award) or B in both Science & Additional Science or 6/B in two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. And at least grade 6 (B) in: English Language Mathematics We Scottish Advanced HigherA,B C,C EITHER: Chemistry or Biology at grade A; Another subject of your choice at grade B OR: Biology or Chemistry at grade B; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at grade B. In addition to: 5 Highers at grade B and at least National 5 grade B in: English; Mathematics; Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BB offer would become CC for WP students and an AB offer would become BC for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM1,M2,M2 M2,M2,M2 EITHER: M1, M2, M2 in three Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry at grade M1 OR: M2, M2, M2 in three Principal subjects including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths; One other subject of your choice. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B C Applicants who have achieved this qualification with grade B will be accepted with two A Levels, including: EITHER: Biology or Chemistry at grade A; Another subject of your choice (excluding General Studies) at grade B OR: Biology or Chemistry at grade B; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths at grade B. Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BB + B in Welsh Bacc. offer would become CC + C in Welsh Bacc. for WP students and an AB + B in Welsh Bacc. offer would become BC + C in Welsh Bacc. for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. A levelC,C,C A,B,B EITHER: ABB including Biology or Chemistry at grade A OR: BBB including: Biology or Chemistry; Another science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths; A third subject of your choice (excluding General Studies). Contextual Offers: Offers of a grade below in each subject will be made to those meeting certain Widening Participation (WP) criteria, i.e. a BBB offer would become CCC for WP students and an ABB offer would become BCC for WP students. No separate application is required but care leavers should submit proof from the relevant local authority once they have applied. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £26,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |