BSc Animal Welfare Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Agriculture, with a focus on Animal Welfare Science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The programme is based at the Exton Park campus for the full three-year duration, and an optional industry placement year is available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer BCC-BBC, including one of the following subjects: GCE A Level: Biology or psychology IB: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 42%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 7%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Animal Biology
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Science of Life
- Exploring and Researching Life Sciences
- Animal Husbandry and Welfare
- Project Based Learning in Biosciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Concepts and Methods in Welfare Assessment
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Animal Minds, Physiology and Behaviour
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Applied Conservation
- Biological Enterprise
- Natural Sciences Dissertation
- Animal Ethics and Welfare Law
- Human Animal Interactions and Human Behavioural Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Agriculture.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Welfare Science at University of Chester?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.