Agriculture with Animal Science

Agriculture with animal science is a degree that combines the broad study of agricultural systems with a specialist focus on the science and management of livestock. Agriculture is the foundation of human civilisation, and its modern practice involves the integration of agronomy, soil science, economics, environmental management, and technology to produce food and other agricultural products sustainably and efficiently. Animal science extends this into the specific biology, nutrition, behaviour, reproduction, and welfare of farm animals, equipping you to understand and manage livestock production at a professional level.

At Aberystwyth, which has a long and distinguished tradition in agricultural education and benefits from active research in animal disease, nutrition, reproduction, and behaviour, this three-year full-time degree establishes a firm foundation of both practical skills and scientific knowledge. You will study the biology and production systems of key livestock species alongside the broader agricultural context in which they are raised, combining classroom learning with the practical experience that agricultural careers demand. Aberystwyth's rural Welsh location provides an excellent context for applied agricultural study.

Graduates go on to careers in livestock farming, farm management, agricultural consultancy, animal nutrition, veterinary support, feed and pharmaceutical industries, agricultural finance, and rural land management. The growing pressures on food production from climate change, population growth, and sustainability requirements mean that well-trained agricultural scientists are increasingly in demand. Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in animal science, agriculture, or related fields, and some pursue qualifications in veterinary science or other animal health disciplines.