Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus

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You’ll gain industry knowledge and practical skills in livestock husbandry and handling, as well as nutrition, welfare and breeding – exploring ruminant and mono-gastric production systems. You’ll develop your knowledge of biosecurity in industry and learn how to manage the outbreak of prevalent livestock diseases. Business modules will introduce you to the latest farm management practices and policies, which will help to prepare you for your graduate career. Industry opportunities You’ll undertake a work placement during each year on this degree, with your final year spent almost entirely in industry. Work placement opportunities could include subsistence farming in Uganda, data collection in abattoirs, as well as working with supermarkets and livestock farms in Gloucestershire, Suffolk and Cornwall. This course is ideal for those who want to progress into a livestock management career, helping to increase food production in a sustainable way whilst making a profit. production. Gain plenty of industry experience ready for your career. Agriculture (Livestock Production) BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year Develop professional skills in livestock farming and management. Promote health, welfare and

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 D403 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

Be work-ready by completing industry qualifications

Graduate destinations • Livestock enterprise management • Farm manager • Shepherd/herd manager • Agricultural consultant • Food security and safety • Biosecurity • Agricultural charities

Pursue business management modules to prepare for your career

Agriculture