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Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!
In the Animal Sciences programme, you'll learn from a scientific perspective how animals and people coexist and how this relationship can be made more sustainable and responsible. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to understand animal biology and to improve animal husbandry systems, with attention to welfare and the environment.
You will learn
You'll learn how animals influence our society, for example, through food, sports, nature, and as pets.
You'll discover how animal behavior, fysiology, and well-being are correlated and how you can research this.
You'll gain insight into how livestock farming and nature management can be made more animal-friendly and planet-proof.
You’ll design and test new ways so we can take better care for our animals and improve their habitats.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!
In the Animal Sciences programme, you'll learn from a scientific perspective how animals and people coexist and how this relationship can be made more sustainable and responsible. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to understand animal biology and to improve animal husbandry systems, with attention to welfare and the environment.
You will learn
You'll learn how animals influence our society, for example, through food, sports, nature, and as pets.
You'll discover how animal behavior, fysiology, and well-being are correlated and how you can research this.
You'll gain insight into how livestock farming and nature management can be made more animal-friendly and planet-proof.
You’ll design and test new ways so we can take better care for our animals and improve their habitats.
Admission Requirements
6+
80+
169+
61+
To be admitted to the bachelor's programme Animal Sciences, you should have studied biology, chemistry and mathematics.
15 Apr 2026
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
International
18,300 EUR
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BSc Animal Sciences
Wageningen Campus, Droevendaalsesteeg 2, Wageningen, NL, Wageningen, Netherlands
36 monthsProgramme duration
18,300 EURTuition Fee/year
15 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!
In the Animal Sciences programme, you'll learn from a scientific perspective how animals and people coexist and how this relationship can be made more sustainable and responsible. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to understand animal biology and to improve animal husbandry systems, with attention to welfare and the environment.
You will learn
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!
In the Animal Sciences programme, you'll learn from a scientific perspective how animals and people coexist and how this relationship can be made more sustainable and responsible. You’ll develop knowledge and skills to understand animal biology and to improve animal husbandry systems, with attention to welfare and the environment.
You will learn
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the bachelor's programme Animal Sciences, you should have studied biology, chemistry and mathematics.
Tuition fees
International
Scholarships
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