About Agricultural And Livestock Science Bsc in University of Nottingham

At Nottingham we take an applied approach. You'll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.

You'll study the production, nutrition, reproduction and management of commercial livestock within animal-based agricultural systems.

Practical sessions at the University Farm include animal handling sessions with different livestock species. Visits to local livestock farms help you to develop your understanding within a real-life context.

Modules in management teach you how to manage groups of animals from a business perspective. You can apply your learning by helping to manage the student sheep flock on campus.

Topics include:

• animal health and disease
• nutrition
• physiology
• livestock production
• agri-marketing

Sutton Bonington Campus is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching.

There is a farm demonstration centre and farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. The Centre for Dairy Science and Innovation has the latest technologies for researching dairy related topics, such as:

• feed efficiency 
• antimicrobial resistance
• environmental emissions

Year in computer science

You can choose to add this optional additional year when you start your degree. It takes place between your second and third years. You'll learn how to work across other science disciplines and develop your computational skills. This is increasingly important to help solve some of the biggest challenges we face. Module topics will cover:

• programming
• software Development
• modelling
• databases
• problem Solving
• image Processing

You'll study at our Jubilee Campus, taught by experts from the School of Computer Science. If you choose this option, your degree certificate will change to ‘…with a Year in Computer Science'.

Agrics society

The student Agrics Society host many events throughout the year including trips to a variety of farms, guest speakers and socials in Nottingham and locally. They can organise training and certifications, such as tractor licences, using university facilities.

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold an honours degree in related subject.