If you're considering a career in animal nutrition and health or want to prepare for further training in veterinary science, then Animal Science at Reading is an excellent starting point. This degree programme covers the fundamental and applied biology relating to the use of animals for production, leisure and companionship, and is designed to provide you with the sound scientific basis required to excel within this vibrant and diverse industry. During your studies you will have the opportunity to cover a comprehensive range of core subject areas, as well as choose optional modules that best suit your interests or goals.

The mix of natural and social sciences, transferable skills, quantitative analysis and regular experience of farming problems provides you with excellent employment prospects. Our courses are rated particularly highly with respect to relevance to employers (Teaching Quality Assessment). First employment destinations of students who have completed the Agriculture programme in the last five years include: managers, trainee managers and employees in a range of farming enterprises; agricultural contracting; animal and crop research officers and technicians; land agency; crop and animal advisory services; financial consultancy; agricultural banking services; overseas development; and accountancy. Typical employers of our graduates (in addition to self-employed farm managers) include AB Agri, Strutt and Parker, Syngenta, Home-Grown Cereals Authority, Volac, NFU, The Farm Consultancy Group, and Velcourt Farm Management.