Overview

Why this programme

Globally, this is the first Animal Nutrition masters-level programme, that is delivered entirely part-time and online, within an interactive online learning environment.

It is delivered in collaboration with senior academics/nutritionists from SRUC, who along with University staff have an international reputation in the animal nutrition, clinical nutrition and feed industry sectors, with some staff having Registered Nutritionist status (Society for Nutrition).

An attractive option for busy working professionals looking to advance their knowledge and skill-set to support them in their career aspirations, whether they want to work within the animal nutrition sector or want to continue their development into further study for a PhD.

Addresses a critical gap for those aspiring to work in the feed industry, tackling a lack of appreciation of nutrition in the context of the commercial animal feed industry, in-part through our links with industry and contributions from industry members.

Enhance your conceptual, analytical and presentation skills to use effective and modern methods of describing and analysing scientific, research and dietary ration data to inform decisions on managing, designing and evaluating diets in the contexts of the interactions between diet, production, health and disease.

Opportunity to enhance your knowledge and consolidate your expertise in the field.

Career Prospects

The Animal Nutrition programme of the University of Glasgow is ideally suited for those individuals who want to pursue a career in the commercial animal nutrition or veterinary nutrition sectors, or for those who wish to go on to further academic and research endeavours through studying for a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Topics in Animal Nutrition

Digestive Anatomy and Physiology

Feed Composition and Evaluation

Nutrition Biochemistry and Metabolism

Research Methods for Animal Sciences

Applied Nutrition and Rationing (Monogastrics)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for this online programme will be accepted up until it commences.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics Animal Sciences View 23 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree: 2:2 equivalent degree in a relevant qualification or subject.

Previous work experience: applications from candidates with relevant and substantial industry experience are welcomed even if they do not necessarily hold a relevant qualification.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fee

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International

4550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13650 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.
National

4550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13650 GBP for the full programme during 36 months.

PgDip

UK / EU / International: £9,100 (Total cost)

PgCert

UK / EU / International: £4,550 (Total cost)

CPD

UK / EU / International: £1,517 per 20 credits

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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