Bachelor's Animal Sciences

Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives? 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!

Bachelor Animal Sciences

Why this programme?

  • Develop responsible methods to manage and care for healthy animals.
  • Develop sustainable solutions for animal husbandry worldwide that is connected to society and climate.
  • Internationally oriented programme which stimulates you to expand your horizon abroad.

Study programme of BSc Animal Sciences

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Inside view on Animal Sciences

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Admission and application

Visit the Admission and application page to check the programme prerequisites and enrol into our programme.

Student experiences

The best way to get to know a study is by getting to know the students. They share their student experiences about the BSc Animal Sciences programme and student life in Wageningen.

What I really like in this programme is that you learn how to work together in (multicultural) groups!
Student Anne

Future career

After completing both a bachelor's and a master's in Animal Sciences you are ready to go to work! Read the stories of graduates in Future career Animal Sciences.

Continue with a master's

The BSc Animal Sciences gives direct admission to five master's programmes, among other to the MSc Animal Sciences and MSc Aquaculture and Marine Research Management. Read more about follow-on master's programmes.