MRes Animal Science at Hartpury University

Programme overview

Influence industry practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to academic expertise, advanced scientific equipment and extensive research subjects.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time options available | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September, January | Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree has been designed to equip you with advanced research expertise in the field of animal science through taught lectures, seminars and one-to-one sessions. You’ll develop new theoretical and practical expertise to help progress your studies and career, as well as advance future scientific research and real-world practice. Compulsory modules include The Research Process (15 credits), Applied Research Practice (30 credits), Extended Postgraduate Research Project (90 credits), Contemporary Issues in Animal Welfare Science (15 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 or 2:2 honours degree in a related subject with relevant research project experience. Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis. In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK postgraduate fees are charged per course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). International MRes fee Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time options available

Apply through the official page: https://apply.hartpury.ac.uk/user/welcome-back/?Course=MRTASX

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