What will I learn?

MRes Animal Science provides you with the ideal opportunity to carry out research in a specific area of animal science while studying a selection of taught elements relating to animal science (reproduction, anatomy, immunology, grassland science, nutrition, animal production and genetics). In this way you gain a Masters degree by research but with the opportunity to explore other taught areas of interest in different areas of animal science. Providing you with a high level of research training, the MRes is the ideal stepping-stone for those either considering a PhD in animal science or the wider field of animal/veterinary/biological science as well as positions in research and development.Working under the supervision of active researchers with expertise in the field, you will develop a year-long animal science research project in the areas of production, reproduction, parasitology, nutrition, cognition or behaviour. You will be mentored in hypothesis-driven experimental design and will receive training in analytical techniques, statistical analysis and the interpretation of results.

Which department am I in?

Department of Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£21,515.00 (23,44,193) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Penglais Campus CN

Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais,

Aberystwyth,

Ceredigion,

SY23 3FL, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.