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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
27-SEP-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The agricultural industry is becoming increasingly complex. Changes in support mechanisms and pressure to diversify and manage the environment have made success in the farming sector increasingly reliant on high quality. You will also study agricultural production systems and animal science as core subjects. This degree meets the strong demand for graduates who want to develop a firm understanding of both agriculture and animal science.
Here is why we think Aberystwyth is the place for you:
- Students on this course will develop and benefit from the modern teaching facilities that equip you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge base to underpin your future career;
- During the course, you will be invited on visits to farms and businesses that are innovating leaders and possess the technical know-how.
Overview
Why study Agriculture at Aberystwyth University?
- This degree is delivered by our award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), which is also the home of the Farm Business Survey;
- Aberystwyth University has a long-established and enviable reputation throughout the world for its teaching and research in agriculture and rural science, and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences is the largest and best-resourced university department of its kind in the UK;
- You will be taught by leading experts who you may have already seen on TV documentaries or heard on the radio;
- The University offers students over 1000HA of farmland, including lowland and upland sheep farms; a 500 cow dairy herd; intensive and extensive beef production systems; an equine centre and a flow of layer poultry;
- At Aberystwyth University, we place a great emphasis on providing you with a student experience that is memorable and enables you to succeed in your degree.
Employability
What opportunities exist after studying?
Our graduates have progressed and are successful in the following:
- Agricultural consultant;
- Animal Nutrition;
- Animal Welfare;
- Farm Manager;
- Rural practice surveyor;
- Soil scientist;
- Animal Nutritionist.
Application deadline
15 January
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University information
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University League Table
58th
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Campus address
Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom, SY23 3FL, Wales
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/ Max 155135 90%5th
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/ Max 10064 64%9th
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/ Max 54.25 85%5th
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/ Max 10076 76%38th
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/ Max 54.31 86%7th
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