The BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare Science from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is designed for individuals passionate about understanding and improving the lives of animals. You will explore the complex interplay between animal behaviour, physiology, and human interactions, gaining a scientific foundation crucial for addressing contemporary welfare challenges. This programme equips you to critically assess welfare issues, from domestic pets and livestock to captive wild animals, by delving into topics like animal sentience, positive welfare, and the ethical considerations surrounding animal use. If you are driven to make a tangible difference in animal well-being, this degree offers a comprehensive and scientifically rigorous pathway.
This full-time, four-year on-campus degree immerses you in animal biology, behaviour, and human-animal interactions. You will develop essential quantitative skills through modules in data science and research methods, culminating in an independent honours dissertation in your final year where you can pursue a research topic of your choice. Throughout your studies, you will engage with practical applications, from assessing animal emotions and formulating diets to understanding host-pathogen interactions and applying machine learning to welfare data. You will graduate with a robust skill set, prepared for diverse careers in animal welfare organisations, research, policy, and beyond.