Agriculture With Animal Science in Aberystwyth University, UK

Agriculture With Animal Science in Aberystwyth University

The agricultural industry is becoming increasingly complex. Changes in support mechanisms and pressure to diversify and manage the environment have made success in the farming sector increasingly reliant on high quality. You will also study agricultural production systems and animal science as core subjects. This degree meets the strong demand for graduates who want to develop a firm understanding of both agriculture and animal science.

Here is why we think Aberystwyth is the place for you:

• Students on this course will develop and benefit from the modern teaching facilities that equip you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge base to underpin your future career;
• During the course, you will be invited on visits to farms and businesses that are innovating leaders and possess the technical know-how.

Why study Agriculture at Aberystwyth University?

• This degree is delivered by our award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), which is also the home of the Farm Business Survey; 
• Aberystwyth University has a long-established and enviable reputation throughout the world for its teaching and research in agriculture and rural science, and the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences is the largest and best-resourced university department of its kind in the UK;
• You will be taught by leading experts who you may have already seen on TV documentaries or heard on the radio;
• The University offers students over 1000HA of farmland, including lowland and upland sheep farms; a 500 cow dairy herd; intensive and extensive beef production systems; an equine centre and a flow of layer poultry;
• At Aberystwyth University, we place a great emphasis on providing you with a student experience that is memorable and enables you to succeed in your degree.

What opportunities exist after studying?

Our graduates have progressed and are successful in the following:

• Agricultural consultant;
• Animal Nutrition;
• Animal Welfare;
• Farm Manager;
• Rural practice surveyor;
• Soil scientist;
• Animal Nutritionist.

Interested in taking part in a work placement?

Students who would like valuable work experience are eligible to transfer to the D4D3 course. This is the same degree but with the addition of the Year in Industry.

Transferable Skills

Studying for a degree in Agriculture will equip you with a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. These include:

•  the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form;
•  effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills;
•  the ability to work independently;
•  time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines;
•  self-motivation and self-reliance;
•  team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement;
•  research skills.

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