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Overview
Developed by academic experts at The Royal Veterinary College, Livestock Health and Production studies are aimed primarily at veterinarians, animal health specialists and livestock farmers, however, optional modules make our studies suitable for people from a range of professional backgrounds. The programme addresses contemporary issues of livestock production and has a worldwide relevance.
Our graduates find that the international recognition and prestige of their degree opens doors and creates opportunities in their careers.
Programme aims:
The course aims to provide you with:
- Knowledge on agents of animal diseases and how animals respond to them
- Advanced knowledge in animal nutrition, breeding and management to optimise animal health and production
- Farming systems approach to animal production and an understanding of how to appraise and monitor livestock production systems through development and execution
Career:
Our graduates find that the international recognition and prestige of their degree opens doors and creates opportunities in their careers.
Graduates of the programme are employed in a variety of organisations including the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), university veterinary faculties and international organisations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
MSc in Livestock Health and Production (seven modules):
Three compulsory core modules:
- Animal Disease (Current Concepts)
- Developing and Monitoring of Livestock Production Systems
- Principles of Livestock Production
Plus, four further optional modules selected from:
- Animal Welfare
- Epidemiology and Animal Health Economics
- Economics for Livestock Development and Policy
- Management of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Animal Populations
- Reproduction and Fertility – a Species Approach
- Research, Design, Management and Grant Application Writing
- Veterinary Public Health
- Research Project in Livestock Health and Production
- Sustainable Livestock Farming in the Environment
For more information, please visit programme website.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 378 other Masters in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
EITHER a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in veterinary science, animal science, agriculture, biological sciences or medicine, OR a second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline which has, in the opinion of the University, included suitable training.
Tuition Fee
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International
14820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14820 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
14820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14820 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
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.
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