Livestock Science at Aberystwyth University

The Masters Degree in Livestock Science offers biological, scientific and professional training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to pursue leading careers in the livestock industries, in scientific research, in consultancy services, and in education. Livestock Science remains central to meeting the challenge of food security. Satisfying the demands of food quality and quantity can only be met by the development and implementation of innovative concepts and ideas by suitably well-qualified postgraduates, who will also then drive forward these exciting developments in livestock science and production.  

Why study MSc Livestock Science at Aberystwyth University?

• The Institute of Biological, Rural and Environmental Sciences at Aberystwyth University has 1000 ha of farmland, a 400 cow dairy unit, upland and lowland sheep and beef units and a flock of layer hens
• IBERS livestock-related research was worth in excess of £20 million in the last 5 years
• Our joint submission with Bangor University to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) displayed that 78% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent, and 97% of our research is internationally recognised
• 76% of our joint submission to the most recent Research Excellence Framework was judged as world-leading in terms of research impact
• Our submission in conjunction with Bangor University was the 5th strongest submission in the Agriculture and Environment area in the UK  - REF 2014
• IBERS has previously been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education
• IBERS received the ''Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology'' award at the 2013 Times Higher Education Awards
• Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity – REF 2014

Careers

Our graduates often progress to careers in:

• Scientific research
• Scientific publishing
• Laboratory work
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Welfare
• Teaching
• Animal breeding
• Technical Sales
• Many of our previous graduates have also progressed to PhDs or Veterinary Medicine.

Skills

This course will empower you to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the key contemporary topics affecting the Livestock Sciences
• Enhance your problem-solving and data handling skills
• Develop and sustain a self-initiated programme of study
• Develop study and research skills
• Develop your skills of original thought, analysis, evaluation, interpretation and reasoning
• Enhance your communication skills
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team