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UCAS CODE 527D
Throughout this course you will develop a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms and skills in the practical and laboratory techniques of importance to the bioscience sector. You will gain knowledge and understanding of livestock breeding and nutrition and an understanding of measures to raise standards of animal welfare and protect against livestock epidemics as well as approaches to increase the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts
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Throughout this course you will develop a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms and skills in the practical and laboratory techniques of importance to the bioscience sector. You will gain knowledge and understanding of livestock breeding and nutrition and an understanding of measures to raise standards of animal welfare and protect against livestock epidemics as well as approaches to increase the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural systems. You will develop specialist knowledge; understanding and practical skills in animal and plant cell culture, immunotechnology and DNA molecular techniques and learn skills in planning, conducting and reporting on practical biological investigations. You will gain an awareness of the many applications of biologicalsciences in crop and livestock production and the wider food, land and environmental sector. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply for direct entry into year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agricultural Bioscience degree or the BSc/BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science degree.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£7,500
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£1,285
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£7,500
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£7,500
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£7,500
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
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£15,000
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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£15,000
per year
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Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a multi-campus higher education provider with locations across Scotland. Students can choose from a wide variety of land-based courses from Diploma to PhD level.
SRUC combines education, consulting and research in the agricultural and rural sector to cultivate the next generation of professionals. SRUC has multiple campus locations across Scotland, as well as eight veterinary centres and 26 consulting offices in Scotland and the north of England.
The college delivers specialised skills-based training, informed by world-class sector-based research which is undertaken at the college’s six research centres. SRUC works closely with over 12,000 rural business clients within many different areas of agricultural and commerce, and students benefit from their combined wealth of experience, technology and innovation.