Animal Science

About this programme

Animal Science Code D306 Applicant Visiting Days Applicant Visiting Days --> Attend an Open Day Attend an Open Day Open Days - Register Now Open Days - Register Now --> Apply Now Scholarships and Bursaries worth over £15,000 – apply now --> Accepting late applications Apply now --> On the Animal Science degree at Aberystwyth University, you will study the applied science relating to domesticated animals, including farm animals, horses and companion animals. As the home of the only Veterinary School in Wales (Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science), we have excellent facilities to support your studies, including commercially run university farms, an equine teaching centre, and a range of teaching and research laboratories. If you want to learn more about cats, dogs, horses, livestock, wildlife and more, our Animal Science degree covers topics including behaviour, infection, nutrition, welfare and breeding. Hosted at the only Veterinary School in Wales (Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Sciences), this course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. During your studies you will acquire an understanding of the key biology relating to domesticated animal health, including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease diagnosis and behaviour. You will also be able to develop a special interest in either livestock science, equine science or behavioural science, by selecting one of the degree’s three pathways. Your academic understanding will be firmly grounded within the practical and applied context of animal science and further enhanced by guest lecturers from different a