Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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Develop a strong foundation of knowledge in arable and livestock farming in your first year, then tailor your degree to suit you. You’ll gain industry-standard skills in livestock husbandry and handling, nutrition, disease prevention, welfare and breeding. You’ll also learn how to manage soil to optimise quality and yield, exploring plant breeding techniques and genetically modified organisms (GMO). Business modules will introduce you to the latest management practices, setting you up for your next step. technologies and study a semester abroad. * Graduate with the skills you need for a successful career. Industry opportunities Learn from industry experts and gain professional experience with supermarkets, abattoirs, feed companies and agronomists. Recent work placements have included subsistence farming in Uganda, Woodheads abattoir, DLF Seeds Ltd, as well as arable and livestock farms in Gloucestershire, Suffolk and Cornwall. This course is ideal for those who want to progress into an agricultural management career, helping to increase global food production in a sustainable way, whilst making a profit. Develop practical management skills in livestock farming and crop production. Gain industry experience, explore new Agriculture 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 Relevant qualification required See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code D401 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*

Holly Metcalfe

Hear her story hartpury.ac.uk/Meet-Holly

Holly is a Production Administrator at Yorkshire Farmers, where she oversees the pig supply chain from farm to market. "At Hartpury, you’ll be exposed to so many industries which helps you find what you want to do. Lecturers will nurture you to explore your own interests. You could be the next big name in the industry."

Graduate destinations • Agronomist

• Agricultural Researcher • Farm / Herd Manager • Livestock enterprise management • Food security and safety • Agricultural consultancy

Production Administrator, Yorkshire Farmers BSc Agriculture graduate

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