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

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).

Career opportunities

Our 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 our students are already employed in agricultural sciences, biological science, veterinary medicine, agriculture, rural industries, government, international organisations, or as research technicians in poultry science. Completion of the programme has enhanced their career opportunities.

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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

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-25 00:00:00

More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

The deadline for acceptance onto the programme is one week prior to the start of term.
If you are also applying for funding we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

MSc - 180

PgCert - 60

PgDip - 120

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Agriculture Animal Science View 24 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.

We 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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

3183 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 72 months.
National

3183 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP for the full programme during 72 months.

PgDip - £12,735 per full
PgCert - £6,370 per full

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Poultry Science (Online Learning).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

How will I learn?

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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