Livestock Science

Program Overview

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MSc Livestock Science

Key Facts

• Course Code: D320-MSC
• Qualification: MSc
• Course duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• Available for September start 2025

Typical Entry Requirements

• Entry Requirements: 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent
• Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
• Other Requirements: Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application

Course Overview

This course allows you to develop your independence in critical thinking and analysis within the field of Livestock Science. You will focus on animal biology relevant for livestock production and welfare and learn to apply this within research and the wider livestock industry. The course covers a broad understanding, with the opportunity to specialise within a specific area of research through the dissertation.

Why study MSc Livestock Science at Aberystwyth University?

• Aberystwyth University has 800 ha of farmland, which supports a dairy cow unit using a robotic milking system, upland and lowland sheep and beef unit
• The Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre at Aberystwyth University is a 500 ha upland grazing system, with sheep, goats and alpacas, used for research into upland farmed ecosystems
• The Department of Life Science's livestock-related research was worth in excess of £20 million in the last 5 years
• Our submission to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) displayed that 75% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 98% of our research is internationally recognised
• DLS has been recently been awarded the 2023 Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for research carried out in the department, including work on livestock parasitology

Modules

Core

• Animal Breeding and Genetics (BRM5820, 20 credits)
• Grassland Science (BRM5120, 20 credits)
• Infection and Immunity (BRM1620, 20 credits)
• Livestock Nutrition (BRM0320, 20 credits)
• Livestock Production Science (BRM5420, 20 credits)
• Dissertation (BRM3560, 60 credits)

Options

• Field and Laboratory Techniques (BRM4820, 20 credits)
• Frontiers in the Biosciences (BRM0220, 20 credits)
• Hot Topics in Parasite Control (BRM0920, 20 credits)
• Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools (MAM5120, 20 credits)

Careers

Our graduates often progress to careers in:

• Scientific research
• Scientific publishing
• Laboratory work
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Welfare
• Teaching
• Animal breeding
• Technical Sales

Many of our previous graduates have also progressed to PhDs or Veterinary Medicine.

Skills

This course will empower you to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the key contemporary topics affecting the Livestock Sciences
• Enhance your problem-solving and data handling skills
• Develop and sustain a self-initiated programme of study
• Develop study and research skills
• Develop your skills of original thought, analysis, evaluation, interpretation and reasoning
• Enhance your communication skills
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team

Teaching & Learning

This course can be studied one year full-time or up to 24 months part-time. When studied full-time, the course is divided into three semesters. During the first two semesters, students complete 120 taught credits (usually six 20 credit modules), which are delivered primarily through lectures, practicals, field trips, workshops, and seminars.

During the final semester (June to September), you will complete your master’s dissertation and will arrange your level of contact with your assigned dissertation supervisor.

Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of written assignments (case studies, research proposals, research critiques, essays, and reports), written examinations, seminar presentations and online assignments.

Successful submission of the dissertation in the final semester leads to the award of an MSc.

Student Testimonials

Find out more on what our students think about their course:

• Bryan Harte
• Manod Williams
• Xenofon Dimitrakopoulos

Funding

Scholarships are available for this course. Additional funding opportunities may be available, please check our funding calculator for details.

Course Fees

Please see the tuition fee pages for current tuition fees. Please note that all fees are subject to an annual increase.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This program is a full-time BA (Honours) History degree offered by Sheffield Hallam University. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern British, European, and global history. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to apply historical knowledge to real-world situations. Students will explore a wide range of historical topics, develop their analytical abilities, and gain valuable skills for future careers.

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Outline:

The program is structured over three years, with the option of a placement year in the second year. Students can choose from a variety of modules, allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests.

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Year 1:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Britain Transformed: Economic And Social Change Since 1800 (20 credits)
• Communicating History (20 credits)
• Making History (20 credits)
• Nations, Regions And Borders In Modern Europe, C.1870-1970 (20 credits)
• Revolutions In The Atlantic World, 1760-1848 (20 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• Empires And Encounters (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)

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Year 2:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Ideas Into Action (40 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• Britain Between The Wars: Crisis, Transformation And The People, 1918-1939 (20 credits)
• Enslavement And Emancipation In The British Atlantic, 1763-1838 (20 credits)
• European And American Encounters With Asia Since The 19Th Century (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)
• Germany, 1890 - 1933: From Reich To Republic (20 credits)
• London: Literary And Historical Perspectives 1728-1914 (20 credits)
• Race: Difference And Power In The Modern World (20 credits)
• The City Of London And The British Economy Since 1870 (20 credits)
• The Cold War Era (20 credits)

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Year 3:

• Optional Modules:
• Placement Year (variable credits)
• Compulsory Modules:
• History Research Project (40 credits)
• Elective Modules:
• American Politics And Society Since 1968 (20 credits)
• Australia - From Penal Settlement To Nation, 1788-2000 (20 credits)
• Chartism: Working-Class Politics And Culture In Britain, 1838-48 (20 credits)
• Citizenship, Violence And Race: Germans And Africans In Colonial And Postcolonial Encounters (20 credits)
• Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian) (20 credits)
• India And The British Raj, 1765-1947 (20 credits)
• Industrial Warfare And The Great War, 1914 To 1918 (20 credits)
• Modern Europe C 1860-1939:Health, Environment, And Welfare (20 credits)
• Northern Soul: Constructing Regional Identities In The North Of England 1800-Present (20 credits)
• South Africa In The Twentieth Century (20 credits)
• The Third Reich And Its Aftermath: Germany, 1933-1961 (20 credits)

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Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module but generally include:

• Coursework (essays, posters, topic reports, document analysis, presentations)
• Practical assessments (for language modules)

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Teaching:

• Teaching methods include:
• Large group lectures
• Small group seminars and workshops
• Group work activities
• Working with external partners on projects
• Field trips and away days
• Group projects
• Faculty consists of active researchers and world-leading historians in their specialist areas.
• The program utilizes a range of academic texts and primary sources, facilitated by the university's digital and library services.

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Careers:

A History degree opens doors to a wide range of careers, including:

• Teaching
• Local government
• Civil service
• Journalism
• Librarianship
• Heritage industry
• Human resources
• Advertising/marketing
• Law
• Financial services
• The program offers opportunities for work placements and collaborations with external partners, such as museums, libraries, archives, and heritage organizations.
• Students can participate in live projects with external partners, such as History of Parliament, Sheffield Archives, and Sheffield Libraries.

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Tuition fees for Home students starting full time study in 2024/25 are

£9,250

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These fees are regulated by the UK government.

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Tuition fees for International/EU starting full time study are £16,655 per year and £1,200 during the placement year.

Tuition fees for students studying for more than an academic year are subject to change in subsequent academic years in line with government regulations.