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University of Glasgow: Animal Nutrition
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of animal nutrition in production and companion animals. This enables them to apply a scientific and research-led approach at a practical level to improve performance, health and welfare.
- 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.
- Watch Dr Peter Hastie, the programme director, tell you more:
Why study online?
- Flexible learning can be done at any time to fit in with other commitments. Speak to us about flexible learning options.
- Most communication is via discussion boards or Microsoft Teams so you can reply at a time that suits you, fitting in with time zones and work commitments.
- We record live sessions in case you can’t make it.
- Your learning can be accessed on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone via the internet. Find out more about the remote resources available at Glasgow Anywhere.
- We provide software to assist you, such as Office 365.
- Your MVLS Digital Education Team provides support with technology issues by email or video chat.
- Flexible payment options are available. You don't have to pay everything upfront.
- Be part of a global community of learners.
- Connect with your fellow students and tutors through our virtual learning environment where you will have access to a multitude of learning resources.
- You do not need to have experience of studying online, you will be guided on how to access and use all of our online resources.
- Access Library e-resources remotely at any time. This includes an extensive catalogue of e-books and journals, searchable from the Library homepage
This programme is online and flexible, and is offered on a part-time basis only.
This degree is structured to allow sequential progression via Continuing Professional Development, PG Certificate, PG Diploma and MSc phases. It is also possible to undertake the PgCert or PgDip as exit or entry qualifications.
Compulsory courses
- DISSERTATION IN ANIMAL NUTRITION
- CURRENT TOPICS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION
- DIGESTIVE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- FEED COMPOSITION AND EVALUATION
- NUTRITION BIOCHEMISTRY AND METABOLISM
- RESEARCH METHODS FOR ANIMAL SCIENCES
Optional courses
- APPLIED NUTRITION AND RATIONING (MONOGASTRICS)
- APPLIED NUTRITION AND RATIONING (RUMINANTS)
- EQUINE NUTRITION
- FEED INDUSTRY
- FEED PROCESSING (MONOGASTRICS)
- FEED PROCESSING (RUMINANTS)
- NUTRITION AND HEALTH
- SMALL ANIMAL AND EXOTICS NUTRITION
This programme 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.
MSc
PgCert
PgDip
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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