Animal Behaviour and Welfare (advanced entry only), BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Exciting opportunity for students with an HND in Animal Care to enter year 3 of Scotland’s only BSc programme in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Our BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare prepares students for graduate careers by providing an exciting opportunity to explore the science that underpins our understanding of animal behaviour and welfare.We are the only University in Scotland to offer HND Animal Care students the opportunity to “top up” their qualifications with a BSc Honours degree. This additional qualification will enhance your employability and open up additional opportunities in terms of career options and further study.Upon completion of the programme, you will have:

• Developed a thorough knowledge and understanding of core and critical concepts in animal behaviour and welfare.

• Become skilled in collecting, manipulating and analysing data that is relevant to research questions in animal behaviour and welfare.

• Learned how to plan, execute and present an independent piece of work.

• Developed the skills and confidence to construct a reasoned argument to support your position on ethical issues relevant to animal welfare.

• Practised communication of science with both peers and non-scientists.

View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.