BSc Animal Science

Animal science at Reading is an excellent preparation for careers in animal nutrition and health or for further training in veterinary science. Covering the fundamental and applied biology relating to the use of animals for production, leisure and companionship. We provide you with the sound scientific basis required of a vibrant, diverse industry. The BSc Animal Science is the preferred degree for a practical approach which considers the whole animal. It differs from Zoology which looks more at animal behaviour, ecology and conservation.

Intercalated year
A one-year BSc Honours Animal Science programme is available for suitably qualified students reading for degrees in Veterinary Medicine who wish to take an intercalated degree. The programme is spread over the autumn, spring and summer terms and includes a variety of taught modules and a research project. Please contact the admissions tutor for further details.

Course Structure:
In Years 1 and 2, as well as taking the modules most obviously related to animal science, you can broaden your course by choosing other modules in biology, psychology, agriculture or a foreign language.
The Animal Science degree course includes many modules which are common to other degrees in biology (Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Zoology) and agriculture (Agriculture).

For detailed course structures, please ask for a subject/departmental brochure from sapdstudentoffice@reading.ac.uk

Year 1

Compulsory Modules
Animal Science in Practice 1
Human Physiology
The Living Cell
Genes and chromosomes
Exploiters and exploited
Mammals: Diversity, Behaviour and Conservation
Digestion & Nutrition
Fundamental Concepts in Chemistry (if you have no post-16 qualification in chemistry)
Career Management Skills
Optional Modules
From subject areas including:
Ecology
The UK Food Chain
Introductory Microbiology
Biochemistry and metabolism
Practical field ecology
Institution-Wide Language Programme

Year 2

Compulsory Modules
Small Animal Management
Animal Health & Disease
Animal Growth, Location and Reproduction
Molecular Biology of Gene Expression
Recombinant DNA Exercise
Animal Behaviour
Animal Science in Practice 2
Statistics for Life Sciences
Applied Animal Nutrition
Optional Modules
From subject areas including:
Endocrinology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Organic Farming
Vertebrate Zoology
Animal production
Institution-Wide Language Programme

Final Year

Compulsory Modules
Research Project (on a topic relating to animal science)
Optional Modules
From subject areas including:
Conservation Biology
Animal Welfare
Horses
Dogs and Cats
Practical Animal Nutrition
Equine Management
Captive Animal Management
Behavioural Ecology & Life History Theory
Cardiovascular Disease
Mammalian Reproduction
Wildlife in the Farming Environment
Practical Wildlife Reserve Management (also available as Part 2 Module)
Institution-Wide Language Programme

For more subject information please go to:
www.rdg.ac.uk/Study/Departments/ug-AnimalScience

Fact File

More Information: 
Visit the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development's website
UCAS Code: D320/ D300

Mode & Duration: 3 years full-time (D320) or 4 years with placement year (D300)

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff: 300 points. Key Skills and General Studies are not accepted. Tariff taken from a minimum of 2 A levels and a maximum of 4 subjects at A/AS level. Science = Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Pyschology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology.

BTEC National diplomas are also accepted. Applications from mature students are welcomed and those with other qualifications are encouraged to apply.

International Baccalaureate: 6,5,5 from three higher level subjects.

Subjects required: C in Biology and one other science required at grade C or above at A2 level or at higher level from the IB. GCSE Entrants will also require grade C in Mathematics, English and Science.

Deferred Entry available.

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