Animal Sciences

Wageningen University & Research

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Deze opleiding



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locatieWageningen
diplomabsc B Animal Sciences
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56849
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
From pets to livestock and fisheries, you’ll explore the biology of animals and learn how to manage their health, improve sustainability, and promote responsible practices. Whether it’s food production, companionship, sports, or nature conservation, you’ll study how animals contribute to our society and well-being. Ready to turn your passion into impact? Join the BSc Animal Sciences programme!

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, poster presentation, practicum, project, research project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial
instruction modes

The bachelor Animal Sciences is a three-year full-time programme. In the first year orientation in the domain of animal sciences and basic knowledge courses are key. In the second year, students choose one of the two specialisations: 'Animal Management and Care' or 'Biological Functioning of Animals'. A large part of the third year consists of elective subjects, as well as an individual research project.



objectives

The BSc programme Animals Sciences has the objective to deliver academically trained graduates who are equipped with knowledge of fundamental and applied biological concepts, and who are able to explore sustainable development solutions for complex, society-driven problems related to animal husbandry systems worldwide. 



Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

As a BSc graduate you can choose to start working after the bachelor's Animal Sciences, however, this rarely happens. Employers in the sector are often looking for graduates who have completed a master's programme. A master programme is therefore the most logical next step after the bachelor's programme. Most students proceed their studies in the master's Animal Sciences.



aansluitende masteropleidingen

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Utrecht UniversityLeraar VHO biologie full-time,part-time educational+ aanv. eisen
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bron: doorstroommatrix.nl

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