PgD Ruminant Nutrition

at Harper Adams University

Core Modules

• Ruminant Animal Production and the Feed Industry
• Principles of Ruminant Nutrition
• Ration Formulation and Feeding Systems
• Research and Information Skills
• Experimental Design and Analysis
• Metabolism and Disease
• Recent Advances in Ruminant Nutrition

Optional modules

• Optional Cognate Module 1

Candidates will be expected to have obtained a 2:1 honours degree in an  appropriate agricultural, veterinary or scientific subject. Alternatively, candidates with a good UK-based HND or foundation degree in an appropriate agricultural or scientific subject, together with related industrial or professional experience of at least two years will be considered. For all candidates evidence of qualifications and experience will be required.

English language requirements 

• IELTS Academic : 6.0 overall (with no less than 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL iBT  : 80 (minimum 18 reading, 17 Listening, 20 speaking, 17 writing)

Tuition Fees

£11,250

There are many career opportunities for those with a post-graduate qualification in ruminant nutrition including teaching and research positions at academic institutions and advisory work as subject specialists in the animal production or animal feed industries.