BSc Animal Science
About this course
BSc Honours in Zoology, studying the science of domestic animals from molecular biology to whole-animal systems. Core topics include Research Methods and Marketing. Students study alongside biology and agriculture cohorts and have access to two on-campus farms and specialist animal research facilities. The final year includes an original research project, with supervision from the Animal Science research group.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 78%: 56 offers from 72 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 41%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Business Management
- Agri-Food Supply Chains
- Animal Health
- Introduction to Animal Physiology
- Sustainability in Practice
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Introduction to Sustainability
- Biomolecules – the Biochemical Basis of Life
- Animal Feed Science and Technology
- Domestic Animal Reproduction and Genetic Improvement
- Sustainable animal production systems
- Dissertation and Research Preparation
- Macro- and Micronutrients
- Human Resource Management
- Farm Business Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Sustainable Solutions
- Animal Function (Physiology and Development)
- Evolution & Behaviour
- Vertebrate Biology and Ecology
- Animal Science Conference - Current Issues and Debates
- Reproduction in Farm and Companion Animals
- Applied Animal Nutrition
- Animal Welfare and Behaviour
- Dissertation
- Physiological Zoology
- Your Future - occupational awareness
- Insight, Innovate, Impact
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Animal Science at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Zoology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Animal Science at Newcastle University?
79% 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 at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Animal Science at Newcastle University?
78% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 56 offers from 72 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Animal Science at Newcastle 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 at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.