The MRes Animal Science at Aberystwyth University is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in the diverse and impactful field of animal science, from livestock production to companion animal welfare. This postgraduate degree equips you with specialist knowledge and advanced critical and analytical skills, essential for a career in research and development within the multi-million-pound global animal industry. If you are passionate about animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, or the scientific understanding of animal behaviour, this course offers a robust pathway to advance your career prospects.
You will study this course full-time on campus over one year, engaging with a curriculum that includes core modules on MRes dissertation research and a wide array of option modules such as Livestock Nutrition, Equine Nutrition, and Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools. Throughout the programme, you will develop practical field and laboratory techniques, alongside essential statistical concepts. You will graduate with a highly competitive skill set, making you well-prepared for PhD positions in animal and veterinary science or for roles in the research and development sector of the animal industry worldwide.