Applied Poultry Science (Online Learning)

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Part-time 6 Years Agriculture and related sciences

About this course

This programme offers a unique, research-led opportunity to study the different aspects of applied poultry science and aims to equip current and future professionals with the skills, knowledge and understanding to address local and global challenges in sustainable poultry production. It is designed to suit those in continuing employment or with other commitments.

Participants typically come from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to develop their career and businesses, including:

* nutritionists

* breeders

* vets

* other poultry sector workers

How will I learn?

Our part-time, online programme is a fully flexible mix of technical, scientific, nutritional, and environmental and management-skills development modules. You can fit your studies in and around your work and other commitments. It is delivered largely by poultry specialists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), and St David’s Poultry Team (veterinary surgeons).

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: Professional Development Diploma

Location: Edinburgh

Part-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: PgCert

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2112 Biological scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
1212 Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
6 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Agriculture and related sciences