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BA (Hons)

Animal Science (top-up)

Study this one year, top-up degree taught at Canterbury College and awarded by the University of Kent.

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Key information

Start
September 2026
Location
Canterbury College
Study mode
1 year full-time
Fees (per year)
UK: TBC
International: TBC
Typical offer
All entry requirements

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

You will need at least a Merit grade at HND in Applied Animal Science or other relevant discipline or a foundation degree with a value of 240 credits.

Fees and funding

The 2024/25 fees for this course are £6,000 per annum full-time for UK students.

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.

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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. 

Apply through UCAS

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