Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Animal Science (top-up)
Study this one year, top-up degree taught at Canterbury College and awarded by the University of Kent.
Study this one year, top-up degree taught at Canterbury College and awarded by the University of Kent.
We still have places available for this course. Apply online or call us now.
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.
Gain an understanding of anthrozoology, wildlife heritage, pathology and immunology, alongside core animal science content.
You will have as much practical involvement with animals as possible, and a number of trips and activities are organised each year.
During the course, you'll have access to professional laboratories and an animal centre.
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. All applications are assessed on an individual basis but some of our typical requirements are listed below. Students offering qualifications not listed are welcome to contact our Admissions Team for further advice.
Please also see our general entry requirements.
At Kent, you’re more than your grades. We look at your circumstances and experience as a whole when we consider making an offer. As a guide, typical entry requirements for 2024 entry remain published on the UCAS website and where a course may prefer your qualifications to include specific subjects, these will be listed below.
Have questions? Call us now +44 (0)1227 768896 to discuss your application with our Clearing team. 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 six modules studied will be selected from:
There will also be an independent research project which will undertaken alongside the taught modules.
Assessment is by coursework projects, essays, presentations and examinations.
Delivery is through lectures, seminars and tutorials, normally over three days a week:
Hours year 1: 360
Self-directed study hours: 840
For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.
The 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.
For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.*
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.
There will be an additional cost for any trips.
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.
Student Life
In the QS World University Rankings 2024, Kent has been ranked 39th within the UK and is in the top 25% of Higher Education Institutions worldwide.
Kent Sport
Kent has risen 11 places in THE’s REF 2021 ranking, confirming us as a leading research university.
Guaranteed when you accept your offer at Kent.