Agriculture with Livestock Production Science
Bachelor's degree
In Newport
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Languages
English
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Location
Newport
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
Agriculture has a vital role to play in global food production and security, climate change mitigation, environmental protection, water management and renewable energy creation.
Our Agriculture with Livestock Production Science students are taught by lecturers with extensive industry and research experience to develop sustainable animal production systems, integrating appropriate technologies to maximise economic, social and environmental security. You will be studying in a diverse range of learning spaces located at the heart of our University Farm alongside students from a wide range of rural and urban backgrounds, whilst establishing a life-long network of friends and professional contacts.
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About this course
From the outset you will be putting your learning into practice, engaging with real-world scenarios and projects from day one. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be ready for your future career, having developed a range of personal, technical and professional skills that today's employers value. You will be well prepared for farm-based employment as livestock enterprise and farm managers, and commercial and technical positions in the animal nutrition, breeding and health sectors. Additionally, your degree will equip you with the skills to continue in research or education.
BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Livestock Production Science
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Subjects
- IT
- Production
- Systems
- Skills and Training
- IT Management
- Management
- Technology
- University
Teachers and trainers (1)
Louisa Dines
Principal Lecturer in agronomy
Course programme
Year 1
- Introduction to Farm Business Management
- Introduction to Farming Systems
- Agri-Food Supply Chains
- Assessing the Efficiency of Farming Systems
- Agricultural Technology and Digital Farming
- Agricultural and Environmental Science
- Skills for Agriculture
Year 2
- Preparation for Placement and Research
- Farm Business Management with Marketing
- Natural Resources and Farming Systems
- Livestock Production Systems
- Farm Animal Biochemistry, Nutrition and Health
- Farm Animal Science and Improvement
- Elective module UG
Elective module - World Cropping Systems
- Global Animal Production
- Managing Change in Agriculture
- Autonomous Systems
Year 3
- Professional Team Project
- Global Perspectives in Agriculture
- Livestock Production Systems and the Natural Environment
- Advancess in Livestock Poduction Systems
- Agricultural Business Development and People Management
- Honours Research Project
Optional placement year in between Year 2 and 3.
Agriculture with Livestock Production Science