Got your results? Clearing is your chance to secure a place at Hartpury University, even if your plans have changed. Whether you’re changed your mind about your original choice, decided that you would like to go to university after all, or when you received your exam results you may have done better or worse than you expected, Clearing is your opportunity to join us.
We’ll support you to design and deliver an impactful research project, focused on an external setting, such as your workplace, or utilising the unique resources available on our 360-hectare campus.
Technological and scientific developments are rapidly influencing the many aspects of animal science, making innovative research essential to sustainable practice. Our students uncover invaluable new knowledge that impacts real-world practice in animal behaviour, welfare, production, nutrition, reproduction and biomechanics.
You’ll be supported by research-active lecturers, professors and industry professionals from Hartpury and our extensive networks. These include partnerships with national governing bodies, LEAF Farms, NAF, NFU, BEF, Jockey Club, UK Agility, RSPCA, PFMA, PIF and BIAZA.
Most of our learning and research facilities are also home to successful businesses, which means you’ll have access to real-world research subjects, industry experts and technologies.
You'll be supported to progress a specific area of your professional practice or prepare for a PhD study. A mix of learning pathways, including campus and online delivery, will help you to design your timetable around other commitments.
Academic
2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International
In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Please contact us for further information.
Some optional modules require you to reflect on your current professional practice, so if you’re currently working in a professional role (voluntary, paid, full or part-time), this will be an ideal supplement to your studies.
You may want to progress your research in an external environment, but you may also be keen to make the most of our own commercial activities on campus. These include our farm and Agri-Tech Centre, equine and canine therapy centres, and equine events centre.
We have strong industry partnerships across all subject areas that students can utilise and benefit from for their research. These include partnerships with national governing bodies, LEAF Farms, NAF, NFU, BEF, Jockey Club, UK Agility, RSPCA, PFMA, PIF and BIAZA.
Studying a Master of Research degree provides you with the necessary skills to develop your career in a specific direction of travel or for PhD studies. It will also support you to advance your own professional aspirations – contemporary research experience will place you at the forefront of knowledge within your discipline.
We're committed to supporting you to fulfil your unique potential while you're here so that you can achieve your personal and professional goals.
One year, full-time
You can study this qualification full-time and complete in one year.
Two-three years, part-time
We offer part-time options to help students to manage their studies alongside other commitments. These options can be tailored to suit your needs, enabling you to complete your qualification in two or three years. Please enquire for further details.
You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one. This will range from your lecturers, supervisors and personal tutor to our specialist academic (Achievement and Success Centre), employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) and wellbeing teams.
We’ll support you to design and deliver an impactful research project, focused on an external setting, such as your workplace, or utilising the unique resources available on our 360-hectare campus.
Technological and scientific developments are rapidly influencing the many aspects of animal science, making innovative research essential to sustainable practice. Our students uncover invaluable new knowledge that impacts real-world practice in animal behaviour, welfare, production, nutrition, reproduction and biomechanics.
You’ll be supported by research-active lecturers, professors and industry professionals from Hartpury and our extensive networks. These include partnerships with national governing bodies, LEAF Farms, NAF, NFU, BEF, Jockey Club, UK Agility, RSPCA, PFMA, PIF and BIAZA.
Most of our learning and research facilities are also home to successful businesses, which means you’ll have access to real-world research subjects, industry experts and technologies.
You'll be supported to progress a specific area of your professional practice or prepare for a PhD study. A mix of learning pathways, including campus and online delivery, will help you to design your timetable around other commitments.
Academic
2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Non-academic
Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International
In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Please contact us for further information.
Some optional modules require you to reflect on your current professional practice, so if you’re currently working in a professional role (voluntary, paid, full or part-time), this will be an ideal supplement to your studies.
You may want to progress your research in an external environment, but you may also be keen to make the most of our own commercial activities on campus. These include our farm and Agri-Tech Centre, equine and canine therapy centres, and equine events centre.
We have strong industry partnerships across all subject areas that students can utilise and benefit from for their research. These include partnerships with national governing bodies, LEAF Farms, NAF, NFU, BEF, Jockey Club, UK Agility, RSPCA, PFMA, PIF and BIAZA.
Studying a Master of Research degree provides you with the necessary skills to develop your career in a specific direction of travel or for PhD studies. It will also support you to advance your own professional aspirations – contemporary research experience will place you at the forefront of knowledge within your discipline.
We're committed to supporting you to fulfil your unique potential while you're here so that you can achieve your personal and professional goals.
One year, full-time
You can study this qualification full-time and complete in one year.
Two-three years, part-time
We offer part-time options to help students to manage their studies alongside other commitments. These options can be tailored to suit your needs, enabling you to complete your qualification in two or three years. Please enquire for further details.
You'll benefit from a strong support network from day one. This will range from your lecturers, supervisors and personal tutor to our specialist academic (Achievement and Success Centre), employability (Innovation, Careers and Enterprise) and wellbeing teams.
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.
You’ll be equipped with the skills required for critical evaluation of research, effective research design and accurate statistical analysis, allowing you to apply current scientific thinking to your specific research topic, which you’ll conduct in your own time alongside your learning. You'll also explore the issues being faced in the animal welfare science sector. Recent project areas have covered aspects of canine hydrotherapy, meat production and microbiological profiles of pet food bowls.
You’ll select two optional modules to complement your research topic from our diverse range of postgraduate modules across the animal, agriculture and equine course area provision. This will enable you to advance new knowledge to help shape your research and professional practice.
You’ll be encouraged to attend industry conferences and familiarise yourself with academic journals, with opportunities to present and publish your research.
Discover the compulsory modules for this course. You’ll also be able to choose a subject-specific optional module from our diverse specialist portfolio within the animal, agriculture and equine departments to suit your interests and career goals. Choose one or two of the optional modules to study in addition to the compulsory modules. Your optional module choices should amount to 30 credits. Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands.
Upon successful completion of your modules you’ll gain academic credit that accumulates towards your award. The marks you gain may contribute towards your final master’s degree differential award (pass, merit or distinction).
Discuss research methodologies and applications, as well as strengths, weaknesses and limitations of different methods.
Explore literature, advanced research methodologies and data analysis aligned to your area of specific interest, leading to the design, completion and write up of a preliminary research project. Dissemination of research outputs will also be covered to develop your scientific communication skills.
Develop and undertake a significant research project of your choosing on a topic related to animal science.
You'll analyse contemporary issues in animal welfare, including legislation, areas of welfare concern, and evidence of sentience.
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.
You’ll be equipped with the skills required for critical evaluation of research, effective research design and accurate statistical analysis, allowing you to apply current scientific thinking to your specific research topic, which you’ll conduct in your own time alongside your learning. You'll also explore the issues being faced in the animal welfare science sector. Recent project areas have covered aspects of canine hydrotherapy, meat production and microbiological profiles of pet food bowls.
You’ll select two optional modules to complement your research topic from our diverse range of postgraduate modules across the animal, agriculture and equine course area provision. This will enable you to advance new knowledge to help shape your research and professional practice.
You’ll be encouraged to attend industry conferences and familiarise yourself with academic journals, with opportunities to present and publish your research.
Discover the compulsory modules for this course. You’ll also be able to choose a subject-specific optional module from our diverse specialist portfolio within the animal, agriculture and equine departments to suit your interests and career goals. Choose one or two of the optional modules to study in addition to the compulsory modules. Your optional module choices should amount to 30 credits. Optional modules change each year in line with student, industry and research demands.
Upon successful completion of your modules you’ll gain academic credit that accumulates towards your award. The marks you gain may contribute towards your final master’s degree differential award (pass, merit or distinction).
Discuss research methodologies and applications, as well as strengths, weaknesses and limitations of different methods.
Explore literature, advanced research methodologies and data analysis aligned to your area of specific interest, leading to the design, completion and write up of a preliminary research project. Dissemination of research outputs will also be covered to develop your scientific communication skills.
Develop and undertake a significant research project of your choosing on a topic related to animal science.
You'll analyse contemporary issues in animal welfare, including legislation, areas of welfare concern, and evidence of sentience.
The modules contain a mixture of scheduled learning – lectures, workshops and practical sessions – alongside independent learning. Students are expected to dedicate at least two to three hours of independent study per contact hour.
The course is taught in English.
Contact learning | Placement learning | Independent learning | |
MRes degree | 9% | 0% | 91% |
Teaching contact time and method will vary depending on the modules that you are studying.
You’ll be assessed through a mixture of written, practical and oral exams, coursework and production of research reports. Many of the modules will be marked based on a mixture of assessment types, whilst others will be based solely on one type of assessment. The type of assessment may vary depending on which subject-specific optional module you select.
Written exam | Practical exam | Coursework | |
MRes degree | 0% | 27% | 73% |
This course is made up of three teaching blocks. Semesters normally consist of 12 weeks of scheduled teaching and then assessment weeks, with an overview below:
Please visit our student finance page for information on tuition fees and student loans, as well as non-repayable grants, bursaries and scholarships, eligible to different groups, to support with study costs.
Extra costs
Below you'll find extra costs associated with studying this course, as well as costs associated with living and extra-curricular activities that might be of interest.
Clothing and footwear for optional module:
You may need to purchase appropriate clothing and footwear for your optional module, depending upon which one you select. You’ll be informed about this prior to selection.
Hartpury University branded clothing is also available through our online shop, for those who wish to purchase it. However, this is not essential.
Travel
Travel costs for your professional work placement are self-funded.
Optional field trips (circa £500)
Costs need to be self-funded.
Accommodation and living costs
Please visit our student accommodation page for details.
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Course Information Sheets: These are PDF versions of the course webpages. They provide an overview of the course, what to expect during your studies, and the topics covered.
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Module Specifications: Each Programme consists of several Modules. Our Module Specifications outline the topics covered and the expected outcomes for students studying each Module.
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Our specialist facilities match our specialist nature. Students benefit from access to some of the most advanced facilities in the world at an educational institution.
We're a top 3 UK university for postgraduate teaching, and top 5 UK university for overall postgraduate satisfaction (PTES 2024).
Our research has been recognised as 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are reviewed and developed regularly. Changes or cancellation of courses may be necessary to ensure alignment with emerging employment areas, to comply with accrediting body requirements, revisions to subject benchmark statements or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make necessary changes and will notify all offer-holders of changes as and when they occur.