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Key information
Location
Canterbury College
Study mode
1 year full-time
Fees (per year)
UK: TBC
International: TBC
Clearing 2026
Clearing 2026
There's still time to join us this September. Call the hotline now or apply online to secure your place and take the next step towards Your Kent Start.
Overview
The Animal Science (top-up) is designed to be a progression route for students who have successfully completed the HND in Applied Animal Science or equivalent award.
On this programme you have access to well-equipped laboratories and an animal centre. You will have as much practical involvement with animals as possible and a number of trips and activities are organised each year.
The course
You'll study a range of modules covering anthrozoology, wildlife heritage, pathology and immunology, and animal science.What you'll study
Plot your course. Discover the modules you'll study on your Kent journey.
The six modules studied will be selected from:
- Animal Adaptations
- Clinical Animal Behaviour
- Pathology and Immunology
- Conservation and Wildlife Heritage
- Animal Reproduction
- Anthrozoology
- Clinical Animal Science
There will also be an independent research project which will undertaken alongside the taught modules.
How you'll study
You will be assessed through examinations and coursework, including projects, essays and presentations.
Entry requirements
Clearing 2026
At Kent, you’re more than just your grades. During Clearing, we look at your results alongside your individual circumstances and take a flexible approach when considering your application.
If you have achieved, or expect to achieve, 72 UCAS Tariff points or more, we have a range of degree courses available to you. Give our Clearing team a call on +44 (0)1227 768896 and we can talk to you about your results, your circumstances and the courses you could study at Kent.
If you have fewer than 72 UCAS Tariff points, we’d still encourage you to get in touch. There are options available, including a range of courses with a Foundation Year. Let us know your situation and our Clearing team can talk you through your options and help you find a route that’s right for you.
You can also check our Clearing vacancy list or visit our Clearing website for more details on how Clearing works at Kent.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
The Government has confirmed that tuition fees in England for Home students will increase to £9,790 from £9,535 for the academic year 2026/27.
Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
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Full-time (UK)TBC
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Full-time (International)TBC
Your fee status
The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.
For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.
There will be an additional cost for any trips.
IT Equipment
Students will require regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent’s online resources and systems. Please see information about the minimum computer requirements for study.
Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.
Funding
Please check with Canterbury College for potential funding opportunities.
Your future
A degree can boost average lifetime earnings by over
£300,000
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Ready to apply?
Full-time applicants
Full-time applicants (including international applicants) should
apply through UCAS. The institution code number of the University of Kent is K24, and the code name is KENT.
As this course is delivered at Canterbury College, you should add the campus code C in Section 3(d).
If you need help or advice on your application, you
should speak with your careers advisor or contact UCAS Customer Contact
Centre.
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