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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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The temperate climate of the UK is ideally suited to pastoral farming and animal production is essential to the rural economy, with around 60 per cent of UK agricultural output derived from the livestock sector. In addition to the science and technology associated with modern animal production, livestock specialists need to understand the animal welfare, food quality and environmental issues facing the industry. They must also be able to evaluate and apply advances in biotechnology to ensure a sustainable future for livestock farmers and a competitive market for animal products. Harper Adams has a long history in applied livestock research, close links with industry, and highly qualified and experienced staff.4 years (full-time) including a one-year work placement. A three year programme is available for applicants with at least two years, full-time relevant work experience. Please contact Admissions for further information on this option.
Exam type
Scottish HigherScottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
D*DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
T Level:
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Minimum of 3 A2 passes.
Access course must be Science related for BSc Agriculture courses.
Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level.
2xB1 and 2xB2 under the previous system
Please note these grades apply only to the old non-examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.
This should be in a relevant subject. Please note these grades apply only to the new examined version of the Level 3 Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of DDDPlease note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade D. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.Please see note regarding GCSE requirements for all Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants.
Accepted subject Agriculture, Land Management and ProductionRoutes: Crop and Plant Production, Land-based Engineering, Livestock productionAccepted subject ScienceRoutes: Laboratory sciences, Food sciences
We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£16,500 per year
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£16,500 per year
Students from International
£16500 Per year
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