MSc in Animal Science provides students with research-led, high quality

postgraduate teaching and education. By providing you with biological,

scientific and professional training in the field of Animal Science, this course
will enable you to pursue leading careers in a wide range of Animal Science
related fields throughout the world. Throughout this course you will be able to
use a multidisciplinary approach to explore collaborations with veterinarians,
scientists and the industry, learning about the latest scientific advances in the
field of animal science. You will encounter many opportunities to develop as a
reflective, autonomous researcher, with a wide and expert understanding of
both animal biology and its applications, and how to ensure that the demands
of production and animal welfare are appropriately balanced.
overing topics such as animal/equine breeding, genetics and infection and
immunity. In the second semester students will choose a selection of modules
from: equine nutrition, livestock nutrition, equine anatomy, equine behaviour,
livestock production, equine reproductive physiology and stud management,
and grassland science.

Students will also undertake a research training module, which will give them a
strong grounding in statistical techniques and analytical approaches to
biological investigations, and will enhance their research skills and techniques
in preparation for their MSc Dissertation undertaken in Semester 3 (June to
September).

Throughout the course, a strong emphasis is placed on student centred study.

This culminates in the master’s dissertation, a key part of the course which
allows you to pursue specific areas of interest.

Depending on the modules chosen, assessment is via a mix of written

assignments (essays, reports, case studies, research projects, research
critiques, research proposals, critical reviews, and abstracts), written
examinations, seminar presentations, and online assignments.

Aquaculture and fisheries explores the farming of fish,

crustaceans, molluscus and aquatic plants. Fisheries and
aquaculture make critical contributions to development in the
areas of employment, with over 41 million people worldwide, the
vast majority of whom live in developing countries, working in fish
production; food security and nutrition, with fish constituting an
important source of nutrients for the poor and often being the
cheapest form of animal protein; and trade, with a third of fishery
commodity production in developing countries destined for
export. Fisheries / Aquatic ecology is currently facing grave
challenges including over-fishing (refers to the practice of
catching fish faster than they are able to reproduce), by-catching
(refers to the fish, seafood, turtles, seabirds and other animals
that are not targeted by fisheries).
Studying aquaculture and fisheries in UK will equip me with the
knowledge of cultivating freshwater and saltwater fish under
controlled conditions as UK universities has vast experience and
advanced technologies for fisheries.
My studies and research for learning Fisheries / Aquatic ecology
will help me to achieve my objectives i.e ensuring food security &
fighting climate change as new skills related to studies of Fish
Population Dynamics, Fish conservation and Aquatic Biodiversity,
Advanced Fishing Gear Technology, Water quality and
Environmental Management, Advance Hatchery Management
and Fish Seed Production Techniques, Aquaculture
Biotechnology and Genetics etc. will equip me to develop
fisheries in my country and the world.

Development Impact part1 Fisheries is playing an important role in the national economy of
Pakistan and contributing around 1.5% of the total GDP of the country. My studies of Fisheries
will equip me to play role in increasing the pModern aquaculture practices like BioFloc
technology and IPRS will ensure food security in Pakistan and the world
Development Impact part2 My studies and research in Fisheries will help fight and ameliorate
the fisheries resources in Pakistan as the aquatic organisms are getting endangered and extinct
due to high water pollution and the disa
Development Impact part3 It is my strong belief that modern technologies can help in
increasing fish production through the development of genetically modified stress tolerant and
high yielding transgenic fish. I will play role in makThe rural societies particularly women will be
the direct beneficiaries of my studies, research and services.
Development Impact part4 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be developed to measure
the impacts of my studies and work

Provide a short outline of your proposed study/research. This should be written for an audience
that does not have any prior knowledge of the subject, and must not be overly technical. Any
abbreviations or specialist terms must be explained.

Study outline
Fisheries / Aquatic ecology is currently facing grave challenges including over-fishing (refers to
the practice of catching fish faster than they are able to reproduce), by-catching (refers to the
fish, seafood,My studies and research for learning Fisheries / Aquatic ecology will help in
ensuring food security & fighting climate change as new skills related to studies of Fish
Population Dynamics, Fish conservation

Provide a detailed plan of your proposed study. The selection panel will want to understand why
you have selected your proposed course and university.  

Describe clearly:

 why you have chosen your proposed course and university and why you want to
undertake this study in the UK 
 what it is that you are looking for in a course and how your chosen course relates to your
objectives
 any dissertation topic you have in mind

Detailed Study Plan

Aquaculture and fisheries explores the farming of fish, crustaceans, molluscus and aquatic
plants. Fisheries and aquaculture make critical contributions to development in the areas of
employment, with oStudying aquaculture and fisheries in UK will equip me with the knowledge
of cultivating freshwater and saltwater fish under controlled conditions as UK universities has
vast experience and advanced tecMy studies and research for learning Fisheries / Aquatic
ecology will help me to achieve my objectives i.e ensuring food security & fighting climate
change as new skills related to studies of Fish Populatio
Objectives during the Award
My studies of Fisheries and Marine Technology at UK university will provide me a great deal of
exposure to world class quality education thet will facilitate me in future career
Career Plans in the 5years following the Award
I will work as Fisheries Scientist / Research Officer for developing the Blue Economy which is
defined as sustainable commercial growth, improving livelihood and creating jobs using ocean
resources whiI believe that Blue Economy Concepts embrace many industries including
fisheries, ports, shipping companies, Energy/Renewable Energy, recreational Tourism, Climate
Change, Waste Management to
Long term Goals:
I will mobilise the researchers to use modern technology and innovative methods and motivate
educationists and policy makers for launching an effective campaign for greatl y benefit from
fisheries and its