BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Animal Science and Agriculture, focusing on animal behaviour and welfare. The curriculum includes scientific knowledge and hands-on experience in animal behaviour and welfare.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points A level: grades CCC or equivalent (with no more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3)
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What students say
Based on about 232 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 121 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Veterinary nurses: 45%
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 83%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 1%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 11%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £39,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) at Harper Adams University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.