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1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Agricultural sciences

This course is for students with a HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject area who wish to progress to a full bachelor’s degree.

Learn the knowledge and skills essential for a fulfilling career in agriculture, the food industry and their associated public and private sector organisations. Study specialist subject areas such as global food security from production to consumption, biotechnology in crop and animal production, genetic modification and climate change. Develop and deepen your understanding of the major challenges facing international agriculture, markets, policy and the socio-economic context in which you will work. Gain from a wide-ranging and highly practical course that emphasises employability by engaging with industry and other agencies. Explore this complex and constantly evolving subject with highly skilled and experienced staff who have a wealth of knowledge and connections.

Benefit from our close partnership with the Shuttleworth College Estate, and our well-established academic links with the Rothamsted Research Institute and the Cranfield Soils and Agrifood Institute. On graduation, you will possess the knowledge and expertise to establish a career with any number of public or private organisations, or progress to further study in this important subject. Challenge yourself with a postgraduate degree within the School of Life Sciences at The University of Bedfordshire such as Environmental Management or Biotechnology.

Modules

Areas of study include:
- Agricultural Science Research Project
- Animal Physiology and Disease
- Applied Plant Science and Food Security
- Environment and Climate Change

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Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Shuttleworth College

Department:

School of Life Sciences

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