Study this one year, top-up degree taught at Canterbury College and awarded by the University of Kent.
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.
Call +44 (0)1227 768896The 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 six modules studied will be selected from:
There will also be an independent research project which will undertaken alongside the taught modules.
At Kent, you’re more than your grades. We look at each student’s circumstances as a whole before deciding whether to make an offer to study here. We also take this flexible approach when we receive your exam results.
Check our Clearing vacancy list or call us now +44 (0)1227 768896 to find out if we have a course that’s right for you. See our Clearing website for more details on how Clearing works at Kent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please check with Canterbury College for potential funding opportunities.
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.
