Animal Nutrition MSc/PGDip

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

Full time & Part time September MSc, PGDip Full-time: 12 months | Part-time: 24 months

FindAMasters summary

Are you passionate about animal nutrition and interested in a career in the international animal feed industry? Look no further than our Animal Nutrition MSc/PGDip programme. This comprehensive course covers everything from farm and companion animal nutrition to the ethical implications of industry trends. You'll explore the principles of nutrition, feeding systems, and operational management. With site visits, case studies, and guest lectures, you'll gain industry knowledge and practical skills. Our unique selling points include access to our University Farm and Dairy Centre, as well as a dedicated module on research techniques. Join us and become a sought-after animal nutritionist worldwide. Entry requirements: 2:2 level or above in a relevant science subject or relevant workplace experience.

About the course

You'll study farm, companion and zoo animal nutrition and the international animal feed industry. You'll learn about the latest developments in animal nutrition and consider the ethical implications associated with these trends. The programme covers the principles of nutrition including the role of diet relating to disease. You'll study feeding systems and operational management.

You will cover nutrition from the molecular level through to the whole animal production system. This includes:

Entry Requirements

2:2 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a biological, chemistry, biochemical engineering or other relevant science from a recognised university; relevant workplace experience may also be accepted.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Studying here will grant you access to world-leading teaching and research, with impressive facilities to support your studies. By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 46,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.