Animal Health Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Harper Adams University 88% 0% 10% £9250 £11250 112 Newport On campus Full-time
Harper Adams University 96% 0% 1% £9250 £11250 137 Newport On campus Full-time
Royal Veterinary College University of London 96% 0% 1% £13040 £25800 137 London On campus Full-time
Scotland's Rural College University 67% 0% 6% £7500 £15000 54 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Scotland's Rural College University 67% 0% 6% £7500 £15000 54 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Writtle University College 95% 0% 0% £9250 £12699 93 Chelmsford On campus Full-time
Writtle University College 76% 5% 0% £9250 £12699 120 Chelmsford On campus Full-time
Writtle University College 76% 5% 0% £9250 £12699 120 Chelmsford On campus Full-time
Scotland's Rural College University 76% 5% 0% £7500 £15000 120 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Writtle University College 95% 0% 0% £9250 £12699 93 Chelmsford On campus Full-time
Cornwall College 61% - 5% £8600 - - Redruth On campus Part-time
Nottingham Trent University 61% - 5% £4250 - - Nottingham On campus Part-time
Bishop Burton College 66% - 35% £9250 - - Beverley On campus Full-time
The University of Edinburgh 96% 0% 1% - - 137 Edinburgh On campus Part-time
University of Chester 96% 0% 1% - - 137 Chester On campus Full-time
University of South Wales 93% - 0% £7500 £12300 - Pontypridd On campus Full-time
Doncaster College and University Centre 91% - 35% £7650 - - Doncaster On campus Full-time
Oxford Brookes University 91% - 35% £5045 - - Oxford On campus Part-time
Cornwall College 91% - 35% £4300 - - Redruth On campus Part-time
WCG -Warwickshire College Group 63% - 20% £8735 £11450 - Leamington Spa On campus Full-time
WCG -Warwickshire College Group 63% - 20% £4500 £6000 - Leamington Spa On campus Full-time
Doncaster College and University Centre 95% 0% 0% £7250 - 93 Doncaster On campus Full-time
Oxford Brookes University 95% 0% 0% £5045 - 93 Oxford On campus Part-time
The University of Winchester 70% 5% 0% £9250 - 131 Winchester On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
5486 students of Animal Health in the UK replied

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Animal Health

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18581 £16502 £19531
25-75 percentile range £15537 - £21360 £12713 - £20571 £15339 - £24986
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Animal Health courses of UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £18760 £17463 £21035
25-75 percentile range £16329 - £22035 £13986 - £21133 £16968 - £25991
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Animal Health

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK

Current jobs

Among graduates of Animal Health who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021

Typical employers for graduates of Animal Health

  • Private Veterinary Practices
  • Animal Centres or Hospitals
  • Zoos
  • Government Organisations
  • Animal Welfare Organisations
  • Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers

Specialisations within Animal Health

  • Animal Therapy
  • Equine Veterinary
  • Veterinary
  • Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary
  • Zoo Veterinary
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Animal Physiology

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Animal Health who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of Animal Health (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Animal Health at Bishop Burton College

20% Animal care and control services
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Administrative occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Caring personal services
10% Sports and fitness occupations
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021

Grading Distribution

Students of Animal Health in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Health

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
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FAQ

  • The following degrees are offered for Animal Health studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
  • Higher National Diploma - HND
  • Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Research - MRes
  • Bachelor of Science - BSc
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)

Veterinary Nursing with Small Animal Rehabilitation (with Placement) at Harper Adams University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 96 out of 100 among 22 respondents.

The median salary of graduates of Animal Health was £18581 15 months after graduation, £16502 3 years after graduation and £19531 5 years after graduation.