Animal Science MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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APR-27

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Our animal science research areas relate to animal health and welfare, environmental impact of livestock systems, and safety and quality of livestock products. Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Animal Science. Our research-active academic staff will support you.The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences has an internationally recognised centre of excellence in animal sciences. It draws on fundamental research and applies it to areas of societal, industrial and policy importance.Our ...Read more

Our animal science research areas relate to animal health and welfare, environmental impact of livestock systems, and safety and quality of livestock products. Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Animal Science. Our research-active academic staff will support you.The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences has an internationally recognised centre of excellence in animal sciences. It draws on fundamental research and applies it to areas of societal, industrial and policy importance.Our research primarily involves:farm livestock, domesticated animal and wildlife applied researchintegrated livestock system development and evaluationanimal behaviour, health and welfaresurvival, health and efficiency of nutrient utilisation

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. We usually expect research experience and/or a postgraduate qualification, such as a MRes or MSc, for PhD study.

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£5,006 per year

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£31,000 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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