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PostgraduateMasters in Research (MRes)

Animal Science (Livestock)

Hartpury University
Gloucester, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£17,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the Masters Animal Science (Livestock) at Hartpury University. Based in Gloucester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Influence real-world practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of livestock animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to experts, advanced technologies and an extensive research portfolio. We’ll support you to design and deliver an impactful research project, focused on an external setting, such as your workplace, or utilising the unique resources available on our 360-hectare campus. Our students uncover invaluable new knowledge that impacts real-world practice in livestock behaviour,... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Livestock Research Methods
Livestock Behaviour and Welfare Science
Nutritional Physiology and Feed Management
Livestock Production Systems
Applied Animal Biomechanics
Reproductive Physiology and Management
Independent Research Project
Research Dissemination and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,500

Home Student Fee

£17,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Studying
10%Seeking Work
31%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Hartpury University

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