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Animal Science

Animal Science

Animal science teaches animal care, husbandry, nutrition, behaviour and welfare.

Agriculture, food and environment

What do graduates do?

  • Zoos and aquatic parks
  • Animal rescue and rehabilitation sanctuaries
  • Research centres and laboratories

Length by country

Italy
3 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

BioethicsApplied Mathematics and PhysicsApplied Chemistry and BiochemistryGeneral BiologyRelevant Legislation and Animal ProtectionApplied Animal GeneticsComparative Animal Anatomy

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

Padova requires English at B2 level.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

5 schools in 5 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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USA

Penn State UniversityAnimal Science · University Park

United Kingdom

University of GlasgowVeterinary Biosciences · Glasgow

Ireland

University College DublinAnimal Science · Dublin

Italy

University of PadovaAnimal care · Padova

Australia

University of SydneyBachelor of Science (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

United Kingdom1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Italy1 schoolCountry guide
Laurea (bachelor's), standard plan of 46 to 74 ECTS, highest amount by income€3.943,04per year · 2026/27Politecnico di Milano
  • October 2026 to March 2027

    Prepare a B2 English or Italian language certificate

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

YOUR OWN LIST

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
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  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.

Last checked: November 2026.

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