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Agriculture (Livestock Production)

BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points for Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 157-158 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

You'll develop professional skills in livestock farming and management, exploring new technologies that promote animal health, welfare and production. Learn about ruminant production and mono-gastric production systems in optional modules. You’ll develop your knowledge of biosecurity and how to manage the outbreak of prevalent livestock diseases. Business modules will introduce you to the latest farmmanagement practices and policies. Hear from professionals in lectures and undertake field trips to enhance your learning. Industry opportunities You’ll complete up to 980 hours in industry and have the option to take an integrated placement year. Students work with businesses such as Agrii and the NFU, and internationally in New Zealand and Uganda. You could choose to study a semester in the USA or Canada.* This course is ideal for those who want to progress into a livestock management career, helping to increase sustainable food production. With access to our commercial campus farm, you'll graduate with the expertise to launch your career in the livestock sector. Help to find a solution to the world's most pressing issues of food production.

UCAS code D403 3 years DF01 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Semester abroad - Study a semester of your degree in the USA or Canada*

Andrew Ross

Graduate destinations  • Livestock Enterprise Manager  • Farm Manager

“Going to Hartpury as an international student is amazing. Everyone is friendly and the lecturers are really supportive. Hartpury has broadened my mind with new ideas of farming sustainably. The animal nutrition and crop modules have given me inspiration to diversify my family farm.”

 • Agricultural Consultant  • Food security and safety  • Biosecurity  • Policy and research  • Agricultural charities

BSc Agriculture student from Zambia

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website..