Overview

The Animal Welfare course from Newcastle University uses a multi-disciplinary approach that includes:

animal behaviour

cognition

physiology

neuroscience

informatics

social sciences

law and ethics

It is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or related disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS, BDS and veterinary students.

You'll study a compulsory module in animal welfare. You can also choose from the broad range of further taught modules to develop your bespoke course. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Animal Welfare Research

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

project manager

research associate

associate consultant

senior analysts

research scientist

Marie Curie early stage researcher

clinical research associate

medical information and patient safety executive

medical writer

medical doctor

research laboratory technician

sales representative

immunology development manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Aspects of Animal Welfare

Research Skills and Principles for the Biosciences

Biomedical Additive Manufacture and Biofabrication

Biomaterials

The Biological Study of Behaviour

Ageing & Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

a life science or a related discipline

or an MBBS/BDS degree

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12500 GBP / year

≈ 12500 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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