BSc (Hons) Agricultural Livestock Science (Top Up)

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course is a specialised route to top-up to an Honours Degree for those who have a passion for livestock farming and the associated industries and who hold a Foundation Degree or HND in an agricultural related subject or who have completed two years of the BSc Agriculture programme at Myerscough.

Students explore issues affecting sustainable agriculture at both a global and UK level, along with using new and emerging technologies to manage livestock effectively for high welfare and profit. Five modules are studied, allowing for critical analysis of the underpinning science that will shape the future for agriculture with particular reference to the livestock industry. It is designed to enable successful students to develop key employability skills and prepare for a successful career in the UK livestock sector or overseas.

Note: applicants will need to demonstrate skills in research methods at level 5 to enable them to progress smoothly onto the programme. Those applicants whose previous programme of study has not covered research skills at the appropriate level will be asked to complete a bridging module "Research Methods", which may be taken during the summer prior to entry onto the final year BSc.

Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

All offers may be subject to successful interview

Extra Costs:

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course:

• Waterproofs, safety boots, wellingtons and overalls - £100

Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include:

• Conferences - £100
• Field trips and visits (including possible overseas trips) - £1,100

You must be able to demonstrate proof of your English language skills by showing that you have a minimum of CEFR level B2 in each of the four components of language learning; reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you are applying with a visa then in most cases, you will require a UKVI version of an authorised test at an approved centre. You can find more information on the Government website. Depending on the test you take, there will be a comparison guide on the test centre website to show which score is required to ensure you meet the B2 CEFR level.  

Graduates will be in a position to apply for posts available in the agricultural industry (and other related industries) including:

Agricultural or livestock research

Agricultural finance and insurance

Agricultural journalism

Livestock specialist

Consultants

Contractor

Farm Business Advisor

Feed Sales Management

Lecturers

Livestock Breeding specialist

Animal Nutritionists

Veterinary Drugs Representative