Animal Science BSc Honours
UCAS Code: C305
(3 Years)
Graduate destinations for this subject
Find out what recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation:
Animal Science careers
After a degree in animal science, there are many openings for students seeking employment in the animal science, agricultural and environmental sectors. For example, you could work in:
- animal welfare – as an RSPCA inspector or farm assurance assessor
- the pharmaceutical industry - in product development or sales for animal health products
- agricultural industry - in animal nutrition, breeding or production
- conservation – in environmental monitoring and management
The skills you learn are also valued in a wide range of careers including management, marketing, the media, finance (insurance or banking), teaching, law, the armed forces, and the police force.
Find out more about the career options for graduates from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK. 93.4% of our 2011 UK/EU graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating. More than three quarters (78.7%) of our graduates who entered employment achieved a graduate level position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+ which enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
