You'll study farm, companion and zoo animal nutrition and the international animal feed industry. You'll learn about the latest developments in animal nutrition and consider the ethical implications associated with these trends. The programme covers the principles of nutrition including the role of diet relating to disease. You'll study feeding systems and operational management.
You will cover nutrition from the molecular level through to the whole animal production system. This includes:
the effects of nutrients on cellular signalling processes
dietary evaluation, comparative digestive physiology and feeding behaviour across farm, zoo and companion species
a detailed operational understanding of the animal feed industry
Site visits, case studies and guest lectures will build your industry knowledge. This helps you to apply science to real-life industry problems. You'll also use the University Farm and Dairy Centre during the course.
There is a dedicated module on research techniques. This covers writing and presentation skills, and scientific communications.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Sutton Bonington - Campus
Sutton Bonington,
Sutton Bonington,
Leicestershire,
LE12 5RD, Central England, United Kingdom
2:2 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a biological, chemistry, biochemical engineering or other relevant science from a recognised university; relevant workplace experience may also be accepted
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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