动物科学专注于支持生产性，圈养性和伴侣动物管理的科学学科。这些包括生理，生殖，营养，健康，行为和福利。无论您是否有与动物打交道的经验，我们的支持学者都会为您提供个人关注，以确保您从学习中获得最大收益。在许多活跃的研究项目中有大量的机会获得动手研究经验，在这些项目中，您将发展团队合作，解决问题和数据处理方面的关键技能。您可以选择与专业组织一起研究马匹或小动物的科学和管理，而我们屡获殊荣的校园和卫星设施（包括我们自己的农场）则提供了广泛的野外工作机会。可选的三明治年
Animal science encompasses the scientific disciplines underpinning the management of farm, companion and captive animals, including, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, growth, lactation, reproduction, health, behaviour and welfare.<br><br>Our flexible degrees ensure you have a sound grounding in the biosciences, including cell biology, biochemistry, physiology and the nutritional sciences, while enabling you to apply this knowledge to areas of interest, such as: livestock production, canine, feline and equine science, small animal management, zoo animal management and conservation.<br><br>Through a variety of teaching methods, you will not only acquire specialist knowledge and key laboratory skills, but also skills in team working, problem-solving, numeracy, data handling and statistical analysis, all of which are skills that are highly regarded by employers.<br><br>University-owned farms, including the renowned Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) with its dairy herd of 550 cows and other species, provide excellent facilities for practical research projects. Connections with zoos, equine centres, vet clinics and small animal facilities locally provide further opportunities for field visits and practical work.