Livestock Science,MSc

This course allows you to develop your independence in critical thinking and analysis within the field of Livestock Science. You will focus on animal biology relevant for livestock production and welfare and learn to apply this within research and the wider livestock industry. The course covers a broad understanding, with the opportunity to specialise within a specific area of research through the dissertation.

Why study MSc Livestock Science at Aberystwyth University?

• Aberystwyth University has 800 ha of farmland, which supports a dairy cow unit using a robotic milking system, upland and lowland sheep and beef unit
• The Pwllpeira‌‌n Upland Research‌‌ Centre at Aberystwyth University is a 500 ha upland grazing system, with sheep, goats and alpacas, used for research into upland farmed ecosystems
• The Department of Life Science's (DLS) livestock-related research was worth in excess of £20 million in the last 5 years
• Our submission to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) displayed that 75% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 98% of our research is internationally recognised
• DLS has been recently been awarded the 2023 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for research carried out in the department, including work on livestock parasitology.

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

Careers

Our graduates often progress to careers in:

• Scientific research
• Scientific publishing
• Laboratory work
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Welfare
• Teaching
• Animal breeding
• Technical Sales.

Many of our previous graduates have also progressed to PhDs or Veterinary Medicine.

Skills

This course will empower you to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the key contemporary topics affecting the Livestock Sciences
• Enhance your problem-solving and data handling skills
• Develop and sustain a self-initiated programme of study
• Develop study and research skills
• Develop your skills of original thought, analysis, evaluation, interpretation and reasoning
• Enhance your communication skills
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team.