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Overview
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.0 not confirmed
Careers opportunities
This is not a route to veterinary practice, and it is worth being clear about that before applying. What it does lead to is nutrition, welfare, breeding and the science side of livestock and companion animal industries.
Roles graduates go into
Animal nutritionist
Welfare officer or auditor
Breeding or genetics technician
Research technician
Technical adviser to feed companies
Animal health product specialist
Where they work
Animal feed and pharmaceutical companies
Breeding companies and genetics firms
Research institutes and universities
Welfare charities and inspectorates
Zoos and conservation collections
After the course
Registration with the Royal Society of Biology, or a research degree if the work is heading toward nutrition or genetics research.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£9,500 not confirmed
Where you can study it
3 universities run this course
Entry terms differ between departments. An adviser will tell you which of these you are a realistic candidate for.