MRes Animal Science
Aberystwyth University
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MRes Animal Science provides you with the ideal opportunity to carry out research in a specific area of animal science while studying a selection of taught elements relating to animal science (reproduction, anatomy, immunology, grassland science, nutrition, animal production and genetics). In this way you gain a Masters degree by research but with the opportunity to explore other taught areas of interest in different areas of animal science. Providing you with a high level of research training, ...Read more

MRes Animal Science provides you with the ideal opportunity to carry out research in a specific area of animal science while studying a selection of taught elements relating to animal science (reproduction, anatomy, immunology, grassland science, nutrition, animal production and genetics). In this way you gain a Masters degree by research but with the opportunity to explore other taught areas of interest in different areas of animal science. Providing you with a high level of research training, the MRes is the ideal stepping-stone for those either considering a PhD in animal science or the wider field of animal/veterinary/biological science as well as positions in research and development.

Working under the supervision of active researchers with expertise in the field, you will develop a year-long animal science research project in the areas of production, reproduction, parasitology, nutrition, cognition or behaviour. You will be mentored in hypothesis-driven experimental design and will receive training in analytical techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation of results.

Why an MRes in Animal Science?

From food production to the welfare of companion animals, animal science covers a vast range of topics across the full range of domesticated animal species. For this reason, the animal science sector is a multi-million pound industry and a huge employer of people worldwide. Postgraduate qualifications in this sector greatly enhance employability in the field and the MRes in Animal Science has specifically been designed to fulfil this goal. This course will equip you with specialist knowledge in a specific area of animal science and give you a range of critical and analytical skills widely sought after in the research and development sector of the animal industry. This skill set from the MRes will also make you highly competitive for advertised PhD positions in animal and veterinary science.

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This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers within the animal industry to improve methods of production whilst enhancing the welfare of the animal, or to work in the research and development sector of the animal industry as well as the wider veterinary/animal/biological science fields.

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Kendall
19 Feb 25

SU is very involved and there’s a lot of society’s to do things. The university is also always putting on some fair or something...Read more

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Chelsea
19 Feb 25

Best experience is the general support and inclusivity given by staff. Also loved the number of practicals. Worst experience was timetabling issue which have now been..Read more

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Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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