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“As a PhD student at Hartpury, you'll have unparalleled access to the latest research activities within the department, enriching your academic journey with cutting-edge knowledge. We’ll support you to leverage our extensive network and thrive in our collaborative professional environment.”

Dr Wanda McCormick, Head of Department

CREATE CHANGE ANIMAL AND AGRICULTURE

the performance of canine athletes and pioneering animal nutrition, to forging new welfare legislation and protecting endangered species, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find your niche while you're here. Innovation in sustainable farming By choosing to study a Hartpury agriculture postgraduate degree, you’ll be joining a generation of professionals equipped with the skills to shape the future. Our government-backed Digital Innovation Farm project is placing us as a leading national voice in agri-science, with our Agri-Tech Centre, a showcase for new technology and research. You’ll have access to our successful commercial farm, supplying Müller, as well as a network of smart farming professionals who are carving out sustainable ways of working across the entire supply chain, improving productivity, as well as animal and farmer health and wellbeing.

Our Animal and Agriculture department brings two important specialisms, merging science with hands-on learning. Within each discipline we have expert lecturers, researchers and industry practitioners who are leading professional practice and producing world-leading and internationally relevant research. A diverse animal kingdom As an animal postgraduate student, you’ll have access to domestic and non-domestic species on campus, as part of our animal collection, including amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. Our 360-hectare rural estate also provides the ideal space for important conservation projects. We’re home to plenty of specialist expertise and offer a research-active environment where you’ll be supported to explore new ideas and improve real-world practice. From enhancing