Animal & Aquatic Sciences
If animal health, welfare and conservation and the underpinning scientific principles are a priority for you, then the broad range of courses we offer at Aberystwyth University will set you on the right career path in these important and highly employable fields.
You will learn how and why animals behave in the ways that they do in order to improve their well-being, and will develop valuable scientific skills relating to domesticated and wild animals. You can study the nutrition, breeding, fertility, health, behaviour, physiology and anatomy of a wide range of domesticated and wild animals, including farm animals, horses, companion animals and aquatic species.
We make full use of our surroundings so you can develop your fieldwork skills when you study with us. You'll do all this within the wild and beautiful setting of West Wales, which is home to bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, pine martens, otters, ospreys and red kites.
Why study Animal & Aquatic Sciences at Aberystwyth University?
- We offer an exciting blend of academic theory and practical field skills, and you'll have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork overseas as well as in the UK.
- Our teaching staff are passionate about their subject and conduct research in all areas of animal and aquatic sciences.
- We offer a wide range of modules, allowing you to specialise or maintain a broader scope of study.
- You will have access to a range of small and large domestic animals for animal behaviour research purposes via our university farms, equine centre and veterinary education centre.
- You will have opportunities to view common and rare UK animal species which live in and around Aberystwyth.
- You can explore some of our beautiful habitats on our doorstep, including marine, moorland, mountain, grassland and coast, providing you with a fabulous variety of fieldwork and recreational opportunities.