Agricultural and Livestock Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Agricultural and Livestock Science BSc (Hons)

At Nottingham, we take an applied approach. Youll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.

Youll study the production, nutrition, reproduction and management of commercial livestock within animal-based agricultural systems.

Practical sessions at the University Farm include animal handling sessions with different livestock species. Visits to local livestock farms help you to develop your understand...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Sutton Bonington Campus

Course Address
Sutton Bonington
Leicestershire
Loughborough
LE12 5RD

Application Details

Course Code

D420

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

B,B,B

To include at least one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades BB including one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:21,M:18,P:6

This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. 15 graded level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

To include one science-based subject at Higher Level grade 5, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and Maths grade C/4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DM

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

To include one science-based subject, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

This qualification is accepted alongside one science-based subject plus an additional A-level or equivalent, typically from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
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