Agriculture with Animal Science

The four-year Integrated Masters degree in Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University offers you the opportunity to combine a BSc with an extra year of study so that you graduate with a Masters-level qualification. The course will develop the breadth and depth of your knowledge of agriculture and animal science and prepare you to be a subject specialist, able to make effective use of state-of-the-art innovations within the agricultural and related industries.

The first three years of the course will follow the same syllabus as BSc Agriculture with Animal Science (53C8), which is then followed by an additional year of study, after which you will graduate with a Masters-level qualification.

On the MAg Agriculture with Animal Science degree you will establish a firm foundation of practical skills and subject knowledge in agriculture and agricultural production systems. Alongside this core knowledge, you will immerse yourself in the science, production and management of livestock, benefitting from the insights of our active researchers. With this skill set you will be ready to tackle the challenges of livestock production and be primed for success in your agricultural or animal-related career.

Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. The 800 hectare commercially managed university farms provide the setting for your practical learning. This is supplemented by field visits to farms and agricultural and food businesses throughout the UK that are industry leaders in innovation and technical expertise, which will reinforce your academic learning. 

The Integrated Masters degree in Agriculture with Animal Science has been specifically created to meet the increasing demand for suitably qualified personnel to work at high level within the agricultural and allied industries. The subject specialist skills developed on this course will allow you to target careers in agricultural consultancy, agronomy, farm management, livestock health and nutrition and all other allied roles. The MAg is also a recognised alternative to MSc for progression to a PhD studentship, as well as an excellent foundation for a career as a professional scientist.