Applied Animal Science (+ Foundation year)

About this course

Applied animal science is the study of animals in the contexts in which they actually matter to human life: as livestock in agriculture, as companion animals, as wild species in managed ecosystems, and as subjects of scientific research into physiology, behaviour, and welfare. It combines biology, physiology, nutrition, genetics, and behavioural science with the practical dimensions of animal management and the ethical considerations that govern how we treat the animals in our care. The discipline has become increasingly important as society demands higher standards of animal welfare, more sustainable animal production systems, and a better scientific understanding of the species with which we share the world. At Harper Adams University this five-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, which provides a supported entry point for students who need additional academic preparat

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 57% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 17% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 7% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 16% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 7% of graduatescards →

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