理学硕士（荣誉）动物科学

获得有关基础动物生物学的高级研究培训和科学理解，以将其应用于您感兴趣的领域和您的职业理想。在诺丁汉学习动物科学将使您对应用动物生物学有科学的了解，并可以灵活地选择适合您感兴趣领域的模块。该学位以萨顿·波宁顿校区为基础，该校因其在生育力，营养，繁殖和产品质量方面的应用动物科学研究而闻名。动物科学与制药业的相互作用正在发展，与人类营养，生物医学和生理学的联系也在发展。这需要训练有素且适应能力强的科学家，他们了解基本的动物生物学，但可以运用他们的知识和理解。
Our courses blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of research in their fields. You will gain practical animal handling experience including guinea pigs, sheep, hens and cows, with practical sessions and field trips.You can choose from four options:Bioveterinary Science – examine the science behind animal health and disease<br>Physiology and Biotechnology – study animal structure and function, including stem cell and developmental biology<br>Livestock Production – investigate the science of farm animal nutrition, productivity and fertility<br>Ecology and Conservation – focus on the science, management and welfare of zoo and captive animals<br>You do not have to decide which option to focus on until the end of your first year. Whichever option you choose, you can study modules from other options, and other areas of biosciences, including microbiology, nutrition and agriculture.You will study at Sutton Bonington Campus, home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to teaching.You can enhance your employability with an extra year abroad, on an industrial placement, or studying computer science.<br>Why choose this course<br>University Farm - see scientific principles applied in practice<br>Study abroad - for a semester or an additional year<br>Enhance your CV - with an industrial placement, or a year studying computer science<br>Top 5 for Animal Science in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2025)<br>Practical experience - gain practical animal handling experience with guinea pigs, sheep, rabbits, hens and cows<br>Field trips - we work with organisations such as The Stabiliser™ Cattle Company and the charity People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)<br>Guest lectures - from industry experts<br>Internationally known - our Sutton Bonington Campus is known internationally for applied animal science research<br>MSci Animal Science:<br>Our MSci degree provides a further year where you will work on a research project of your choice. You will receive advanced training in communication, analytical and project management skills, with support from an academic supervisor.You can carry out your final year project at other research institutes or zoos. We have links with Twycross Zoo and the Durrell Wildlife Park in Jersey.<br>Study abroad:<br>On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world.Career overview:<br>Animal science opens career options in:further study in veterinary, biomedical and life sciences<br>biology teaching, after one year of<br>further study (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)<br>pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries<br>animal nutritionfeed industry<br>government advisory roles<br>academic and industrial research<br>agricultural consultancy<br>sales and marketing