Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons)
Scotland's Rural College University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Animal Science at Scotland's Rural College University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Animal Science.
All Animal Science courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Animal Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24500 | £21000 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £16500 - £25000 | £18500 - £29000 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20947 | £17457 | £20082 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18315 - £23977 | £13961 - £21631 | £15919 - £25642 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
This is the only degree programme in the UK which focuses specifically on Animal Welfare Science, and draws on the expertise of one of the largest Animal Welfare research teams in the world.
Animal welfare is a global issue and becoming increasingly important in terms of food production, sustainability, and meeting societal expectations about animal care, whether they be used for food, for sport or entertainment, or as companions. Animal welfare is relevant to food policy, climate change, wildlife conservation and sustainability.
This course will equip you with an understanding of the issues surrounding the welfare of a wide range of animals, and the knowledge and skills required to develop a career in research, animal management, animal policy or a role in the charitable and non-governmental organisations sector.
This course will provide you with a grounding in animal biology and animal management, followed by a specialised understanding of animal behaviour, animal welfare and the ethics of animal use. You’ll learn to apply the principles of applied animal behaviour to assess animal welfare, and gain the skills to work with different ethical frameworks and their application.
This degree encourages discussion and debate, and will give you a solid scientific understanding of the likely conflicts and complex issues and problems faced by different sectors of animal use; the course addresses food animal production, zoo animals, and companion animals, all taught in a global sustainability context.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Animal Science courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Animal Science courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons) at Scotland's Rural College University
| 35% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Animal Science
All Animal Science courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Animal Welfare Science BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | year 1 |
| International | £16000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Scotland's Rural College University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 11 university rankings of Scotland's Rural College University
About Scotland's Rural College University
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a publicly funded research school focused primarily on the education of agricultural subjects, such as Countryside Management, Animal Nutrition, and Forestry. SRUC offers courses and programmes across six campus locations, including eight fully-functional farmlands for students to get hands-on and practical experience in.
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