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Our MSc by Research in Animal Science will provide you with the knowledge and skills to secure safe and sustainable livestock production systems that respect and enhance the welfare of livestock.
The course is designed to help you develop as a confident and independent researcher, ready to embark on a research career or prepare for doctoral study.
Our research is driven by key global challenges and aligns closely with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We provide a range of specialist facilities in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, from arable and dairy farms to analytical laboratories. These facilities are widely used in our research, and to enhance our teaching and learning.
Taught elements of your degree will be delivered online, enabling you to remain at your workplace during your studies.
The research element of your degree can be conducted either at your workplace or at Reading. You can choose to complete the course in 18 months or take up to 63 months, depending on your work demands.
We are home to a large international community, attracting students and researchers from more than 40 countries in Africa, South and East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
You'll join a diverse community with a range of learners, from young graduates to experienced mid-career professionals, helping to create a unique and globalised learning experience. We value the diversity of our students and encourage peer-to-peer learning.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in many formal and informal social activities in our vibrant GIIDAE community.
We are keen to make our postgraduate programmes accessible to all, so offer a diverse range of scholarships to help fund your studies. Some scholarships are country specific, while others are subject related.
