MSci Animal Science
What is animal science?
Animal science focuses on the health, productivity and care of managed animals.
Innovation in animal science aims to address some of the biggest challenges facing our world today, such as feeding a growing human population.
What is the difference between animal science, zoology and veterinary science?
While zoology looks at wild animals in their natural habitats, animal science focuses on the study of managed animals in settings such as farms and zoos.
Veterinary science focuses on supporting animals through illness and injury. In contrast, animal science looks into their health and care by finding more effective ways to breed, raise and look after animals.
Animal science at the University of Nottingham
Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.
You can choose from four options:
You do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.
You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.
You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad or an industrial placement.
MSci Animal Science
Our MSci degree provides a further year where you will work on a research project of your choice. You will receive advanced training in communication, analytical and project management skills, with support from an academic supervisor.
You can carry out your final year project at other research institutes or zoos. We have links with Twycross Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey.
What is animal science?
Animal science focuses on the health, productivity and care of managed animals.
Innovation in animal science aims to address some of the biggest challenges facing our world today, such as feeding a growing human population.
What is the difference between animal science, zoology and veterinary science?
While zoology looks at wild animals in their natural habitats, animal science focuses on the study of managed animals in settings such as farms and zoos.
Veterinary science focuses on supporting animals through illness and injury. In contrast, animal science looks into their health and care by finding more effective ways to breed, raise and look after animals.
Animal science at the University of Nottingham
Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.
You can choose from four options:
You do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.
You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.
You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad or an industrial placement.
MSci Animal Science
Our MSci degree provides a further year where you will work on a research project of your choice. You will receive advanced training in communication, analytical and project management skills, with support from an academic supervisor.
You can carry out your final year project at other research institutes or zoos. We have links with Twycross Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey.
