Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. Youll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population.
Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. Youll ...
Combine crop and animal production with business management and marketing. At Nottingham we take an applied approach. Youll build your science, business and practical knowledge throughout the course. You will learn how to use the science of agriculture to sustainably tackle global challenges, such as how to feed a growing population. <br/><br/>Teaching is based at Sutton Bonington Campus which is home to the University Farm and Dairy Centre. The farm is commercially run, with facilities for research and teaching. Farm staff contribute to the teaching on our degree programmes. Youll gain practical animal handling experience and use our Farm Demonstration Centre. <br/><br/>Youll be taught by subject specialists and researchers. This means youll gain knowledge of the most rapidly developing areas of agriculture. You will benefit from field course modules to develop your practical skills and experience, preparing you for a career in agriculture. We also have strong links with industry which can help improve your employability prepare you for a career in agriculture. This includes the opportunity to work on a placement, visit external farms, and be taught by commercial organisations. <br/><br/>Topics include:<br/>- animal health, nutrition and disease management<br/><br/><br/>- reproduction and fertility in livestock and bioethics<br/><br/><br/>- plant science and physiology, pest and disease management<br/><br/><br/>- economics and policy<br/><br/><br/>- agricultural and food marketing<br/><br/><br/>- rural business management <br/><br/><br/>Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here: <br/><br/><br/>- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three <br/><br/><br/>- Study abroad - options include Australia, Canada, or Europe <br/><br/><br/>- Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Sutton Bonington Campus
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D400
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
B,B,B,B,B
This qualification is accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades BB including one science-based subject. Acceptable science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science/Technology, Geology, PE, Life and Health Sciences, Psychology and Statistics.
D:21,M:18,P:6
This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. 15 graded level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units.
28
To include Higher Level 4 in an acceptable science subject. Alternatively, 555 or 654 or 744 in 3 Higher Level certificates including an acceptable science subject. Accepted sciences include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Psychology.
DDM
Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.
English and Mathematics grade C/4.
DM
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
B,B
To include one science-based subject. Acceptable science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science/Technology, Geology, PE, Life and Health Sciences, Psychology and Statistics. This qualification is accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.
M2,M2,M2
To include one science-based subject. Acceptable science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science/Technology, Geology, PE, Life and Health Sciences, Psychology and Statistics.
A
To be considered alongside 3 A levels or equivalent including a science-based subject.
D
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)
B,B,B
B,B,C
BBB or ABC or A*CC including a suitable science subject. Alternatively, BBC or ACC including a suitable science subject* plus A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths. Acceptable science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science/Technology, Geology, PE, Life and Health Sciences, Psychology and Statistics. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.
M
T Levels in the following subjects are acceptable: - Science (all specialisms) - Agriculture, Land Management and Production (Crop Production, Woodland and Horticulture; Land-Based Engineering, Livestock Production specialisms) - Animal Care and Management (Animal Management; Animal Science specialisms) Other T Level subjects/specialism will be considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure sufficient science content has been studied; please contact us for more information.
A*
C
This qualification is accepted as equivalent to a non-science A Level.
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