Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus

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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, research at 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 See entry requirements on pages 135-136 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

Sandwich year - Spend an optional extra year in industry to help prepare for your career

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

Graduate destinations • Agronomist • Agricultural researcher • Farm/herd manager • Livestock enterprise management • Food security and safety • Agricultural consultancy

Gain practical skills in arable and livestock farming

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