Agricultural and Livestock Science BSc

At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.

You'll study the production, nutrition, reproduction and management of commercial livestock within animal-based agricultural systems.

Practical sessions at the University Farm include animal handling sessions with different livestock species. Visits to local livestock farms help you to develop your understanding within a real-life context.

Modules in management teach you how to manage groups of animals from a business perspective. You can apply your learning by helping to manage the student sheep flock on campus.

Topics include:

• animal health and disease
• nutrition
• physiology
• livestock production
• agri-marketing

Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. There is a farm demonstration centre and farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. The Centre for Dairy Science and Innovation has the latest technologies for researching dairy related topics, such as:

• feed efficiency 
• antimicrobial resistance
• environmental emissions

Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.

Students taking the Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or American High School Diploma (no APs or SAT Iis) or International Baccalaureate Certificate are usually required to take a foundation course.

Students who have completed one or two years of university study may be eligible for bachelors admission, if relevant subjects have been studied and strong grades achieved. 

Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA.

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Graduate destinations include:

• Beef Agriculture Manager at Dunbia
• Graduate Consultant at Kite Consulting
• Feed Formulation Specialist at Cargills
• Trainee Dairy Farm Manager at Velcourt

Other job roles from this degree include

• animal nutritionists
• livestock consultants
• livestock market analysts
• farm managers
• teaching 

You could choose further study, including veterinary science, PhDs or research positions in further education or industry.

How to Apply

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, particularly if you are intending to apply for funding - many applications to scholarships require you to have a firm offer of a place before you can be considered.

Online Application Procedure

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to The University of Nottingham and gives you ongoing information about the progress of your application.

The Postgraduate Applications online system enables you to fill out a standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. When you have submitted your application, you can view its progress by using the tracking system online.

APPLY;

There is no application fee for Postgraduate courses in the School of Physics & Astronomy which are research based not taught course.

When filling in the application form it is;important to specify your area of interest - Astronomy, Condensed Matter Theory, Experimental Condensed Matter & Nanoscience, Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Spectroscopy, Particle Theory or Cold Atoms;& Quantum Optics Group;in your personal statement.;

For the Research Proposal Section of the application all you need to do is clearly indicate which of the above area of Physics you are interested in studying.

Please attach a transcript and evidence of any English Language qualification to your application.

When you apply online can you please also send a one line email to [email protected] telling us that you have applied (if possible also including your NottinghamHub ID in the message). This is for our School records to help us keep track of your application.

Application Process

Once the on-line application is submitted you will be sent an acknowledgement and your application will be passed to the School of Physics & Astronomy for prompt consideration. Home candidates are normally invited to visit the School to meet potential supervisors. Interested supervisors normally contact international applicants by telephone or Skype.

For enquiries regarding the progress of applications contact:;

The Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

Standard Start Dates

The start date must be one of the following standard start dates:

1st October, 1st November, 1st January, 1st April, 1st August

Virtual Open Day

Visit the;Virtual Open Day website to assist with your application.