Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics with Placement Year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London - UCAS

Course summary

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 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.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
D391
Institution code:
R84
Campus name:
main site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/bsc-animal-behaviour-and-welfare#tab-entry-requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7No less than 6.5 in each component is required

Acceptable alternatives to IELTS can be found on our website:

https://www.rvc.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £21090* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £21090* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Animal Biology, Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics with Placement Year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London - UCAS