Animal Nutrition MSc/PgDip/PgCert/CPD

Program Overview

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This online Animal Nutrition program equips students with the knowledge and skills to improve animal performance, health, and welfare. It offers flexible part-time study options, allowing students to progress sequentially through CPD, PgCert, PgDip, and MSc phases. The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals, providing a unique blended learning experience that combines online learning with face-to-face interaction. Graduates are prepared for careers in the animal nutrition sector, including roles as animal nutritionists, feed industry consultants, and veterinary nutritionists.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Animal Nutrition MSc/PgDip/PgCert/CPD: Online distance learning

This program equips students with the knowledge and understanding of animal nutrition principles and practices in production and companion animals. It enables them to apply a scientific and research-led approach at a practical level to improve performance, health, and welfare.

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Objectives:

• Enhance students' conceptual, analytical, and presentation skills to effectively describe and analyze scientific, research, and dietary ration data.
• Improve students' knowledge and understanding of animal nutrition principles and practices.
• Enable students to apply a scientific and research-led approach to improve animal performance, health, and welfare.
• Provide students with the opportunity to enhance their expertise in the field of animal nutrition.

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Program Description:

• This program is offered online and is flexible, allowing students to study part-time.
• It is structured to allow sequential progression through Continuing Professional Development, PG Certificate, PG Diploma, and MSc phases.
• Students can also undertake the PgCert or PgDip as exit or entry qualifications.
• The program is delivered in collaboration with senior academics
  utritionists from SRUC, who have an international reputation in the animal nutrition, clinical nutrition, and feed industry sectors.
• Some staff have Registered Nutritionist status (Society for Nutrition).

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• The program covers various aspects of animal nutrition, including:
• Digestive anatomy and physiology
• Feed composition and evaluation
• Nutrition biochemistry and metabolism
• Research methods for animal sciences
• Applied nutrition and rationing (monogastrics and ruminants)
• Equine nutrition
• Feed industry
• Feed processing (monogastrics and ruminants)
• Nutrition and health
• Small animal and exotics nutrition

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Structure:

• The program is offered online and is flexible.
• It is offered on a part-time basis only.
• The degree is structured to allow sequential progression through Continuing Professional Development, PG Certificate, PG Diploma, and MSc phases.
• Students can also undertake the PgCert or PgDip as exit or entry qualifications.

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Course Schedule:

• The program starts in September.
• The program is divided into 4 phases:
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): 10 weeks
• Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert): 12 months part-time
• Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): 24 months part-time
• Master of Science (MSc): 36 months part-time

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Modules:

• Compulsory Courses:
• Dissertation in Animal Nutrition
• Current Topics in Animal Nutrition
• Digestive Anatomy and Physiology
• Feed Composition and Evaluation
• Nutrition Biochemistry and Metabolism
• Research Methods for Animal Sciences
• Optional Courses:
• Applied Nutrition and Rationing (Monogastrics)
• Applied Nutrition and Rationing (Ruminants)
• Equine Nutrition
• Feed Industry
• Feed Processing (Monogastrics)
• Feed Processing (Ruminants)
• Nutrition and Health
• Small Animal and Exotics Nutrition

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Other:

• The program is ideally suited for those who want to pursue a career in the commercial animal nutrition or veterinary nutrition sectors.
• It is also suitable for those who wish to go on to further academic and research endeavors through studying for a PhD.
• The program is delivered entirely online, making it accessible to students worldwide.
• The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals.
• The program offers a flexible learning environment, allowing students to study at their own pace.
• The program is affordable, with various funding options available.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• The program uses various assessment methods, including:
• Written assignments
• Presentations
• Practical assessments
• Examinations

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Assessment Criteria:

• The program uses various assessment criteria, including:
• Accuracy
• Clarity
• Critical thinking
• Depth of knowledge
• Originality
• Presentation skills

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• The program uses various teaching methods, including:
• Online lectures
• Online tutorials
• Discussion forums
• Group projects
• Independent study

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Faculty:

• The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals.
• The faculty has an international reputation in the field of animal nutrition.

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Unique Approaches:

• The program uses a blended learning approach, which combines online learning with face-to-face interaction.
• The program also uses a problem-based learning approach, which encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems.

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Careers:

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Career Prospects:

• The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the animal nutrition sector, including:
• Animal nutritionist
• Feed industry consultant
• Veterinary nutritionist
• Research scientist
• Graduates can also pursue further academic studies, such as a PhD.

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Career Outcomes:

• Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of roles in the animal nutrition sector, including:
• Animal nutritionist
• Feed industry consultant
• Veterinary nutritionist
• Research scientist
• Some graduates have also pursued further academic studies, such as a PhD.
• Fees & funding
• Entry requirements
• How to apply
• Application deadlines

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MSc UK / EU / International: Total cost: £14,300 Part-time: £1,589 per 20 credits PgDip UK / EU / International: Total cost: £9,533 Part-time: £1,589 per 20 credits PgCert UK / EU / International: Total cost: £4,767 Part-time: £1,589 per 20 credits CPD UK / EU / International: Part-time: £1,589 per 20 credits Additional fees Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350 Registration/exam only fee: £170