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Animal Science MSci (Hons)

University of Nottingham

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Sutton Bonington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.You can choose from four options:- Bioveterinary Science – examine the science behind animal health and disease- Physiology and Biotechnology – study animal structure and function, including stem cell and developmental biology- Livestock Production – investigate the science of farm animal nutrition, productivity and fertility- Ecology and Conservation – focus on the science, management and welfare of zoo and captive animalsYou do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad, on an industrial placement, or studying computer science.Why choose this course?- University Farm - see scientific principles applied in practice - Study abroad - for a semester or an additional year- Enhance your CV - with an industrial placement, or a year studying computer science- 4th in the UK for agriculture and forestry- Ranked 7th in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture Guardian University Guide 2024- Practical experience - gain practical animal handling experience with guinea pigs, sheep, rabbits, hens and cows- Field trips - we work with organisations such as The Stabiliser™ Cattle Company and the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)- Guest lectures - from industry experts - Internationally known - our Sutton Bonington Campus is known internationally for applied animal science research

Tuition fees

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£ 28,600per year

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    28th out of 94

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    67th

    7

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