Designed to focus on more applied aspects of animal science. You'll study the production 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 managing the student sheep flock.
Topics include:
You'll be supported in your final-year project with supervisors at one of the country's top agricultural research centres.
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
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Modules
Year 1
You will build on your science knowledge through modules in the biological sciences relating to livestock. You'll study:
Year 2
This year you'll learn how economics and marketing are applied in agriculture, livestock science and management. You'll learn more about:
You can also choose between two and four optional modules. Some of the most popular are listed below.
Core modules
Optional modules
Year 3
A major part of your degree at Nottingham is your research project, specialising in animal production. Our academic staff are known for applied animal science research in fertility, nutrition, reproduction and product quality.
You can choose between three and six optional modules. Some popular modules are listed below.
Core modules
Optional modules
Agrics Society
The student Agrics Society host many events throughout the year including trips to a variety of farms, guest speakers and socials in Nottingham and locally. They organise training and certifications using university facilities such as tractor licenses.
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.
Graduates destinations include:
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
