Bachelor in Fdsc Animal Science

Tuition fees for Bachelor in Fdsc Animal Science are 17,800 GBP per year.

For students passionate about bridging the gap between animal welfare and professional industry practice, this Foundation Degree offers a focused, hands-on environment. Based at the University Centre South Devon, the curriculum is built for those who thrive in smaller, supportive cohorts while gaining a qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth.

You will explore the complexities of animal life through a lens of evidence-based practice, covering essential areas from comparative anatomy to the ethics of modern zoo management. The programme is distinctly practical, emphasizing the development of professional skills required to succeed in diverse animal-related sectors, including conservation, husbandry, and behavioural analysis.

Distinctive Learning Environment

• Industry Integration: Benefit from a strong employability framework that includes employer engagement, active placements, and industry-focused site visits.
• Dual-Institutional Support: Enjoy the intimate, community-led atmosphere of South Devon College while accessing the full academic resources and Students' Union membership of the University of Plymouth.
• Research-Led Approach: Develop critical research skills, culminating in a specialist project that allows you to investigate a topic of genuine interest within the animal science field.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.