MSc Livestock Science
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Focus on animal biology for livestock production and welfare
- 800 ha of farmland with robotic milking dairy unit
- Upland and lowland sheep and beef units for practical learning
- 500 ha upland research centre with sheep, goats and alpacas
- Specialise in a chosen research area through the dissertation
- Department awarded 2023 Queen's Anniversary Prize, including parasitology research
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Livestock scientist
- Agricultural research scientist
- Livestock nutritionist
- Animal welfare officer
- Agricultural consultant
- Farm manager
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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