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 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-21 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 the application

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

6366 GBP / year

≈ 6366 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6366 GBP / year

≈ 6366 GBP / year

Additional Details

PgDip - £12,735 per full

PgCert - £6,370 per full

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

Funding

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