Overview

The Applied Poultry Science (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh 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

Career opportunities

Graduates work in many different poultry related organisations across the globe such as:

research establishments

education

industry

government organisations

welfare organisations

Some set up their own poultry businesses.

Often the students are already employed in:

agricultural sciences

biological science

veterinary medicine

agriculture

rural industries

government

international organisations

poultry science, as research technicians

Completion of the programme has enhanced their career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Poultry Housing & Environment

Poultry Anatomy & Health

Poultry Feed, Nutrition & Digestion

Poultry Behaviour & Welfare in Commercial Systems

Poultry Embryology & Incubation

Poultry Breeding & Genetics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-21 00:00:00

More details

January, April intake - only for PgProfDev

It is encouraged you apply at least one month prior to entry so that there's enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Agriculture Animal Science View 21 other Masters in Animal Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in agriculture, veterinary science or a biological science.

It may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience in the poultry industry for 3 or more years. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.

Tuition Fee

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International

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

6366 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

PgDip - £12,735 per full

PgCert - £6,370 per full

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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