BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Animal Science, combining the study of animal biology, genetics, welfare and conservation. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Fieldwork. The course is structured over four years with a foundation year leading into the full Honours degree. A supervised research project in the final year allows investigation of current questions in the discipline.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. We also welcome applicants with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education. You may be asked to attend an interview.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 15%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Foundations of Science
- The Big Picture
- Student Success Modules
- Introduction to Natural and Applied Sciences
- Global Diversity: Evolution to Ecosystems
- Discovery and Data
- Biochemistry
- Student Success Modules
- Animal Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
- Molecular and Computational Biology
- Genetics
- Interdisciplinary module
- Industry, Careers and Enterprise
- Animal Behaviour
- Cancer Biology and Pathology
- Animal Husbandry and Conservation
- Animal Diseases and Immunology
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Applied Science Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Animal science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Does BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.