12 monthsProgramme duration
31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal-related studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, to a BSc (Hons) qualification. This course allows you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal-related industries. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Veterinary Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The one-year BSc (top-up) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare course is aimed at people who wish to upgrade a Level 5 qualification in animal-related studies, such as the FdSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, to a BSc (Hons) qualification. This course allows you to develop and expand on your scientific knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare, alongside practical application of this knowledge within animal-related industries. Within this course there are opportunities to develop your academic skills, through critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary research.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Graduates may progress into graduate roles within animal-related industries or may continue their studies by progressing onto Level 7 studies, such as Masters degree courses. Previous graduates have progressed into careers in behaviour and training, some have entered into work in zoos, animal rescue centres and veterinary practices.
This course is taught at Solihull College. Therefore you may need to consider travel costs depending on your proximity to the campus.
Admission Requirements
110+
4+
65+
6+
Students will usually have achieved a merit in the Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare or an equivalent relevant animal related level 5 qualification of 240 CAT points, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University.
Students who have studied the HND in Animal Management or equivalent HND will need an overall merit profile.
Students who have not studied the Oxford Brookes University Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare will need to produce a transcript of the modules and learning outcomes they have studied on their level 5 course to allow credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and evidence coverage of sufficient comparable content to allow entrance to this BSc year.
There are limited places on the course and the above requirements are minimum requirements. Offers of a course place are dependant on a successful interview and a strong UCAS application with an appropriate reference.
Students who have studied the HND in Animal Management or equivalent HND will need an overall merit profile.
Students who have not studied the Oxford Brookes University Fd(Sc) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare will need to produce a transcript of the modules and learning outcomes they have studied on their level 5 course to allow credit rating by Oxford Brookes University and evidence coverage of sufficient comparable content to allow entrance to this BSc year.
There are limited places on the course and the above requirements are minimum requirements. Offers of a course place are dependant on a successful interview and a strong UCAS application with an appropriate reference.
31 Jul 2026
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
7,700 GBP
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