BSc Agriculture with Animal Science
About this course
BSc in Agriculture with Animal Science, an agriculture degree focusing on livestock production systems, crop management and animal science principles. Core topics include Research Methods. Practical learning takes place across commercially managed university farms and through industry field visits. The first year covers agricultural technology, farm economics, crop management and livestock production through compulsory modules such as Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety, Business, Economics and Land Use, Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management, and Introduction to Livestock Production and Science. The second year examines animal breeding, applied nutrition and livestock management via compulsory modules including Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction, Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals, Livestock Production and Management, and Research Methods, alongside optional modules covering agronomy, farm business management and veterinary health. The final year concentrates on advanced science, leadership and independent investigation through compulsory modules such as Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness, Livestock Production Science, Agricultural Research Project, and Research Project, with optional choices in animal welfare, veterinary pharmacology and advanced farm management.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-CCC IB: 30-26
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
- Business, Economics and Land Use
- Crop, grassland, soil and agricultural land management
- Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
- Skills for the Agricultural Industry
- Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction
- Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
- Livestock Production and Management
- Research Methods
- Agronomy and Crop Improvement
- Farm Business Management and Appraisal
- Food, Farming, Technology and the Environment
- Immunology
- Veterinary Health
- Agricultural Leadership and Career Readiness
- Livestock Production Science
- Agricultural Research Project
- Research Project
- Advances in Crop and Grassland Production
- Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals
- Farm Planning and Advanced Farm Management
- Veterinary Infectious Diseases
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Disease Control
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Animal science.
What do graduates of BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.