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The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal-related studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, to a BSc (Hons) qualification. This course allows you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal-related industries. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research. Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices. This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus or Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Program overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal-related studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, to a BSc (Hons) qualification. This course allows you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal-related industries. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research. Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices. This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus or Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
A Level: Students will usually have achieved an average grade (GPA) of 55% in the Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or an equivalent relevant animal related level 5 qualification of 240 CAT points, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University. Students who have studied the HND in Animal Management or equivalent HND will need an overall merit profile. Students who have not studied the Oxford Brooke University Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare will need to produce a transcript of the modules and learning outcomes they have studied on their level 5 course to allow credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and evidence coverage of sufficient comparable content to allow entrance to this BSc year. There are limited places on the course and the above requirements are minimum requirements. Gaining a place on the course will also be subject to a successful interview and a strong UCAS application with an appropriate reference. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be admitted with APL (accreditation for prior learning) or APEL (accreditation for prior experiential learning) in accordance with university regulations. Students must be at least 19½ years of age.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Oxford Brookes offers a wide choice of undergraduate degrees. All of our courses are designed to help students gain valuable, practical skills and prepare them for employment.
Teaching and learning
Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching. As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.
Undergraduate students at Oxford Brookes have lots of opportunities to gain practical skills and hands-on experience. Most courses offer either work placements, or opportunities such as working on projects for real clients or learning with a mentor.
Support
Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its undergraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).
Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.
At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are a prospective undergraduate student you may find our 'How to apply' pages useful. They take you through the timings for applying depending on your course start date, how to apply through UCAS, entry requirements, late applications and where you can go to ask questions.
Our postgraduate opportunities can help you advance in your career, building on your undergraduate degree and developing your professional skills.
Oxford Brookes offers different study options, including part-time and distance learning, so that our students can make the most of postgraduate study alongside work, family or voluntary commitments.
Postgraduate taught courses
Oxford Brookes has a range of stimulating and engaging postgraduate taught courses. Oxford Brookes’ taught courses are recognised externally for excellent teaching, helping you extend your knowledge, enhance your skills and consider new perspectives.
Dynamic, relevant learning
Postgraduate students at Oxford Brookes explore different styles and routes of learning. As well as experiencing conventional classroom teaching, as a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes you might learn from other students, through community engagement, or by applying your skills practically in a project or work placement.
Teaching and learning
Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching. As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.
Support
Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its postgraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).
Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.
At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are considering postgraduate study, our postgraduate'How to apply' information pages will give you the information you need to submit your application as the process for applying is different from undergraduate.
We wish you all the best with your applications!
World-class resources
Oxford has brilliant resources for students, including libraries, museums and creative venues. Oxford Brookes also has strong partnerships with many local institutions and businesses, including the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Science Oxford, BMW and some local F1 racing teams.
A centre of research excellence
Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students as well as major funded projects. 97% of research at Brookes is internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.
Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.
BSc (top-up) Animal Behaviour and Welfare
12 monthsProgram duration
9,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus or Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Program overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Witney College, at the Common Leys Campus or Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Students who have studied the HND in Animal Management or equivalent HND will need an overall merit profile.
Students who have not studied the Oxford Brooke University Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare will need to produce a transcript of the modules and learning outcomes they have studied on their level 5 course to allow credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and evidence coverage of sufficient comparable content to allow entrance to this BSc year.
There are limited places on the course and the above requirements are minimum requirements. Gaining a place on the course will also be subject to a successful interview and a strong UCAS application with an appropriate reference.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be admitted with APL (accreditation for prior learning) or APEL (accreditation for prior experiential learning) in accordance with university regulations.
Students must be at least 19½ years of age.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
Oxford Brookes offers a wide choice of undergraduate degrees. All of our courses are designed to help students gain valuable, practical skills and prepare them for employment.
Teaching and learning
Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching. As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.
Undergraduate students at Oxford Brookes have lots of opportunities to gain practical skills and hands-on experience. Most courses offer either work placements, or opportunities such as working on projects for real clients or learning with a mentor.
Support
Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its undergraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).
Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.
At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are a prospective undergraduate student you may find our 'How to apply' pages useful. They take you through the timings for applying depending on your course start date, how to apply through UCAS, entry requirements, late applications and where you can go to ask questions.
We wish you all the best with your applications!
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Take charge of your career
Our postgraduate opportunities can help you advance in your career, building on your undergraduate degree and developing your professional skills.
Oxford Brookes offers different study options, including part-time and distance learning, so that our students can make the most of postgraduate study alongside work, family or voluntary commitments.
Postgraduate taught courses
Oxford Brookes has a range of stimulating and engaging postgraduate taught courses. Oxford Brookes’ taught courses are recognised externally for excellent teaching, helping you extend your knowledge, enhance your skills and consider new perspectives.
Dynamic, relevant learning
Postgraduate students at Oxford Brookes explore different styles and routes of learning. As well as experiencing conventional classroom teaching, as a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes you might learn from other students, through community engagement, or by applying your skills practically in a project or work placement.
Teaching and learning
Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching. As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.
Support
Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its postgraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).
Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.
At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are considering postgraduate study, our postgraduate 'How to apply' information pages will give you the information you need to submit your application as the process for applying is different from undergraduate.
We wish you all the best with your applications!
World-class resources
Oxford has brilliant resources for students, including libraries, museums and creative venues. Oxford Brookes also has strong partnerships with many local institutions and businesses, including the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Science Oxford, BMW and some local F1 racing teams.
A centre of research excellence
Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students as well as major funded projects. 97% of research at Brookes is internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.
Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.
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