Program Overview

Agriculture BSc

Course Overview

Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham, we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business, and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.

Course Details

• Qualification: BSc Hons
• Entry Requirements: BBB
• Start Date: September 2025
• UCAS Code: D400
• Duration: 3 Years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Essential Study Skills
  • Agricultural Business in the Global Economy
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Sustainability in Agricultural Systems
  • Introduction to Plant Science
  • Animal Biology
  • Principles of Ecology
  • Habitat Management
• Year 2:
  • Environmental Plant Physiology
  • Applied Crop Science
  • Applied Marketing: Agriculture and Food
  • Economic Analysis for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Soils
  • Research and Professional Skills
  • Applied Animal Science
• Year 3:
  • Agriculture Research Project
  • International Agri-Business
  • Sustainable Soil Management
  • Plant Pathology
  • Applied Bioethics 1: Animals, Biotechnology, and Society
  • Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
  • Management Consultancy
  • Field Crops Cereals
  • Agronomy Field Course
  • Rural Business Management
  • Plants and the Light Environment
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Livestock Production Science
  • Current Issues in Crop Science
  • Plant Ecophysiology

Learning Methods

• Computer labs
• Lab sessions
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Problem-based learning
• Practical classes

Assessment Methods

• Coursework
• Group projects
• Lab Reports
• Research projects
• Written examination
• Business report

Careers Overview

You will graduate with comprehensive knowledge in agricultural science and agri-business management. Careers range from farm management to specialist consultancy positions in agriculture and related industries.

Job Prospects

• 83.8% of School of Biosciences undergraduates secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of completing their course.
• The average annual salary for these graduates was £25,694.

Campus

• Sutton Bonington Campus combines world-leading laboratories with a countryside location, just a few miles from the city of Nottingham.
• The campus is home to over 2,500 biosciences and veterinary medicine students.