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Agriculture Programme - Animal Science

DECISION

Programme code:
VY008

Date:
2015-12-04

Decision by:
Utbildningsnämnden

Revised by:
2019-02-13


Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjur (PN - VH)

SLU Id:
2016.3.1.1-43

Applies to students admitted in
1.    Autumn 2016 
2.    Autumn 2018 
3.    Autumn 2019 -   Visas nedan 
4.    Autumn 2021 - Autumn

Board responsible:
Programnämnden för utbildning inom veterinärmedicin och husdjur (PN - VH)


PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be admitted to the Agriculture programme – Animal Science, the following field-specific entry requirement (A11) must be fulfilled, in addition to the general entry requirements:

• Biology 2
• Physics 1a or Physics 1b1+1b2
• Chemistry 2
• Mathematics 4

Grade requirements: In each individual course above, the applicant must have earned at least a Pass grade.

There are more options for replacement courses in the field-specific entry requirements.

The specific entry requirements can also be met by those who have obtained equivalent knowledge and skills from a Swedish school under the current or previous system. The requirements are also fulfilled if equivalent knowledge and skills have been obtained by other means.

For admission to the courses included in the programme, the specific entry requirements stipulated in each individual course syllabus must be fulfilled.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

General objectives
The general objectives for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes are specified in the Swedish Higher Education Act (Chapter 1, Sections 8–9).

Objectives for a Degree in XX
Objectives for a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture
In accordance with the appendix to the Ordinance for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, for a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture, the student shall fulfil the following objectives:

Knowledge and understanding
For a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture the student shall have
• demonstrated both broad knowledge of the field as well as substantial specialist knowledge in some aspects of the field, including insight into the multidisciplinary foundation of the field and awareness of current research and development work, and
• demonstrated understanding of the conditions that apply to the agricultural sector, its function and interaction with the environment and the community, both nationally and internationally.

Competence and skills
For a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture the student shall have
• demonstrated the ability to identify and formulate advanced problems relating to the complex system of resources and value adding processes in the agricultural sector autonomously as well as to implement and critically evaluate different solutions using appropriate measures and within predetermined parameters,
• demonstrated the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge from relevant areas and analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, issues and situations, especially where the sustainable development of the agricultural sector is concerned,
• demonstrated the ability in speech and writing in both national and international contexts to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
• demonstrated the skills required to participate in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity in the agricultural sector or some neighbouring field and so contribute to the development of the profession and professional practice.

Judgement and approach
For a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture the student shall have
• demonstrated the ability to make assessments of the use of the agricultural sector for different purposes informed by relevant disciplinary, social, economic, environmental and ethical considerations and to weigh up the pros and cons of these aspects
• demonstrated the capacity for teamwork and collaboration with various constellations, and
• demonstrated the ability to identify the need for further knowledge and undertake ongoing development of his or her skills.

DEGREE

Degree awarded on completion of the programme
The Agriculture programme - Animal Science aims at a Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture, which is a professional qualification. A Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture is obtained when the student has a full course portfolio of 270 credits. However, the Agriculture Programme comprises 300 credits and can also lead to general degrees, if the requirements for these are fulfilled. See local instructions.

Students who fulfil the qualification requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture will be provided with a degree certificate upon request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture.

Degree requirements
A Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture in accordance with the syllabus for the Agriculture programme - Animal Science is obtained when the student has a full course portfolio of 270 credits with the following requirements:

• at least 90 credits of agriculture profile courses,
• at least 75 credits in the main field of animal science at first-cycle level with progressive specialisation, including 15 credits of independent project (degree project, G2E),
• at least 60 credits in the main field of animal science at second-cycle level, including 30 credits of independent project with a specialisation in agricultural sciences (degree project, A2E)
• all compulsory programme courses
• elective programme courses

CONTENT AND OUTLINE

Programme description
The programme is intended to provide the student with a broad knowledge and a holistic view of animal production in the agricultural industry and an advanced knowledge of animal biology. The programme covers the fundamental biology required in order to understand the main field of animal science, as well as the following in relation to animals: anatomy and physiology, nutrition and feed science, genetics and breeding, management, and ethology and animal welfare. The programme includes species-specific courses in which the fundamentals of biology and the animal science subjects are applied in the context of agricultural sciences. The agricultural sciences link is also found in several courses of a general and specialised nature.

The programme includes two independent projects (degree projects). The third year is concluded with an independent project of 15 credits in which the student applies their knowledge and abilities in and approach to a relevant issue in the field of animal science. The programme is concluded with an independent project of 30 credits in which the student applies their advanced knowledge and abilities in and approach to a relevant issue in the field of animal science with specialisation in agricultural sciences. The concluding part of the programme also opens up for profiling and advancement through a choice of different courses. There are also work experience opportunities in both fundamental animal husbandry and vocational activities in companies and organisations.

In the programme, knowledge within the subject area is combined with scientific training and ties with industry. Active student participation, a dialogue between students and teachers, and variation in the type of instruction are characteristic elements of the programme. The programme has a scientific basis and SLU’s research is used in the teaching, whilst at the same time it enjoys ties with industry via study visits, external lecturers and projects in industry.

The programme is taught in Swedish at Bachelor’s level. In the final years of the programme, several of the courses are given in English.

Courses in the programme
compulsory courses in bold
* = agriculture profile courses


Year 1
Basic science - agriculture and animal science, 15 credits (animal science, G1N)
Ethology and animal welfare, 15 credits (animal science/biology, G1N)
Agriculture for animal scientists, 15 credits (agricultural science/animal science, G1N)*
Animal biology 1- biochemistry, 15 credits (animal science/biology, G1N)


Year 2
Animal biology 2- the cell, 15 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)
Animal Biology 3 - physiology, 15 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)
Animal nutrition, 7.5 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)
Animal feeding, 7.5 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)
Breeding 1, 7.5 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)
Breeding 2, 7.5 credits (animal science/biology, G1F)


Year 3
The biology of the horse, 7.5 credits (animal science/biology, G2F )*
Global animal production, 7.5 credits (animal science/agricultural science, G2F)*
Ruminant production, 15 credits (animal science/agricultural science, G2F)*
Aquaculture, poultry and pig production, 15 credits (animal science/agricultural science, G2F)*
Indicpendent project in animal science, 15 credits (animal science, G2E)


Year 4-5
Project and communication in the agrarian sector, 15 credits (agricultural science, A1N)*
Animal environment, welfare and housing, 15 credits (animal science/agricultural science, A1N)*
Feed science and forage production, 15 credits (animal science/agricultural science, AIN)*
Designing breeding programmes, 15 credits (animal science/agricultural science, AIN)*
Herd analysis including labaratory animal science, 15 credits (animal science/Agricultural science, A1N)*
Independent project in animal science, 30 credits (animal science, A2E)

Agricultural field trip, 7.5 credits (agricultural science, A1N)*

Placement courses
Agriculture in practice - animal husbandry 1, 7.5 credits (agricultural science/animal science GXX)*
Agriculture in practice - animal husbandry 2, 7.5 credits (agricultural science/animal science GXX)*
Applied practices for agronomists 1, 7.5 credits (agricultural science, GXX)*
Applied practices for agronomists 2, 7.5 credits (agricultural science, GXX)*

The range of courses may change over the course of the programme, which may lead to a new version of the syllabus in which information on transitional regulations is provided.

Course syllabus – detailed information is available on the SLU student web.

TRANSITIONAL REGULATIONS AND OTHER REGULATIONS

Transitional regulations
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Other rules
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OTHER INFORMATION

General regulations for first- and second-cycle courses and programmes
For more information on semester dates, examination and credit transfer, see the Regulations for education at Bachelor´s and Master´s level available on the SLU student web.

Possibilities for further studies
Students who complete the Agriculture programme - Animal Science and are awarded a degree have the possibility to continue their studies at doctoral level.