About Agriculture With Animal Production Science Bsc Honours in Newcastle University
This degree includes topics such as animal nutrition and growth, and livestock reproduction.
You study wide-ranging agriculture topics in your first two years, exploring plant biology, soil science, nutrition, management, accounting and law.
In your third year you specialise in animal production science and will visit a range of livestock businesses.
You have a choice of optional modules covering topics like:
- companion animals
- animal welfare and management
- livestock behaviour
You can boost your employability and professional skills with an optional placement year in industry or the commercial sector.
You also have the opportunity to organise and host a conference on animal health, developing and showcasing a range of skills employers value.
Our facilities include:
- The Farms, a mixed farm facility in Northumberland, a short distance from Newcastle
- NU-Farms Research, comprising two main farm units in the Tyne Valley
- well-equipped modern laboratories, for teaching and research
- nu-food, our food and consumer research facility
- computing facilities, including computers running industry-specific software relevant to careers in agriculture
Our two University farms are used for research, teaching and demonstration.
Support
To support you in your studies, all new students entering year 1 or year 2 will receive a tablet. This enables you to download the online learning resources you'll need for your course and helps us to make our campus more sustainable.
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
There's also a staff-student committee, to give you an opportunity to have a say in how your degree works.
Social activities
A student-led Agric Society organises regular social events, and it's a friendly cohort of students.
Typically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to ABB at A level.
This can be awarded by:
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
- Various state boards
- Autonomous schools
Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade C/4; IELTS grade of 8.0 with a minimum of 6 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Newcastle University Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment Year |
1834 |
Endowment |
£ 80.6 million |
International fee |
UG: £ 32,323
PG: £ 30,150 |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Newcastle University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
Undergraduate tuition fee |
20,747 |
Postgraduate tuition fee |
18,574 |
On-campus accommodation |
8,746 |
Average cost of living |
11,576 |
Newcastle University Admissions
Candidates can refer to the official website of the University for Details regarding specific courses.
Application Process
UG applications- Apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission (UCAS).
PG applications- Apply through University’s online application system
UG Courses: January 15th, for Medicine –October 15th
PG Courses: Varies as per programs
- General requirements: Official academic transcripts, official degree completion certificate, Letter of Recommendations
- Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, personal statement, essay, and research proposal (for research programs).
- English Proficiency Test: The acceptable English test scores are given below:
English Test |
Minimum scores required |
IELTS Academic |
6.5; minimum 5.5 in all components |
iBT TOEFL |
90 |
PTE |
62, 51 minimum in each component |
CPE, CAE |
176 |
IGCSE |
Grade C |