Applied Animal Science BSc / BSc Hons
Bachelor's degree
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Applied animal scientists will have a vital role to play in meeting the future demands of our growing population in a time of climate change. Applications of animal science are crucial for improving the productivity and sustainability of livestock production systems, for controlling disease epidemics, for raising standards of animal welfare, and for enhancing wildlife biodiversity.
The aim of this course is to give you a sound knowledge and understanding of animal science and its applications. You'll learn practical and laboratory skills and develop an understanding of the environmental, ethical and economic contexts in which the sector operates. You'll discover how animal science helps to improve the productivity and sustainability of livestock production systems and control disease epidemics. And you'll learn how it can be used to raise standards of animal welfare, and to enhance wildlife biodiversity. You can also enter this course in year 3 and study as a top-up degree.
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Subjects
- IT
- Livestock
- Production
- Diagnostics
- Breeding
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Behaviour
- Welfare
- Reproduction
Course programme
What Will I Learn
Following a foundation in biological principles and laboratory skills, you will study the growth, nutrition, reproduction, health, welfare and behaviour of animals, with a particular focus on farm livestock. Elective modules include disease diagnostics, breeding and genetics, pharmacology, ecology, molecular bioscience, and animal science and society.
How Will I Learn
Theoretical aspects of the course are complemented by laboratory and practical classes and by visits to farms and animal science research institutes. A third year study tour is included to show the wider applications of animal science.
Honours Projects
In the fourth year you will undertake your own research project in a subject which interests you, drawing together all that you have learnt on your course.
Topics covered are varied: recent Honours Projects have included investigations into the effects of four Ethiopian plants and chicory on the viability of gastrointestinal nematode eggs and larvae in mice, and the effect of South American Camelids (Llama glama and Vicugna pacos) when used as livestock guardians as a means to reduce lamb predation and improve sheep (Ovis aries) production efficiency.
Course Leaflet
Find out more – download the Applied Animal Science course leaflet.
Additional information
Applied Animal Science BSc / BSc Hons