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SAC’s resources are substantial, with all the study facilities you would expect from a land-based Higher Education institution. There are science and IT laboratories, libraries, engineering workshops, glasshouse units, farms, woodlands and gardens. We believe these resources are unrivalled in the UK and provide real hands-on learning opportunities.

SAC is one of the UK’s leading research establishments and also one of the biggest consultancy services for land-based industries. SAC therefore provides a unique blend of academic and commercial environments providing exceptional opportunities for innovative vocational studies.

This section identifies the academic levels and subject areas that are offered at this institution. For a detailed list of course titles and levels you should contact the institution directly using the contact details provided.

Name: Lynne Crawford

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Programme: BSc in Applied Bioscience (Animal Science)

Overview

Lynne Crawford is a fourth year student on the Applied Bioscience (Animal Science) which is now the Applied Animal Science degree. Lynne joined SAC straight from school with 4 Highers, a sound knowledge of farming and an equine background. She breeds and shows Clydesdale horses and in 2007 picked up 4 championships, 2 reserves and 16 trophies with her homebred filly.

Why did you choose SAC Edinburgh?

I chose SAC Edinburgh as it gives the opportunity to enjoy city life as well as making the most of the university campus. At SAC you are a name rather than a number, the lecturers’ doors are always open and they are very approachable! The Agric. Society also offers an excellent choice of social events!

Whiat do you enjoy the most?

I am particularly interested in animal breeding and reproduction, and have enjoyed the modules which focus on this. I have also enjoyed the variety and scope of field trips; they allow you to relate the theory of the lectures to practice. I am enjoying my Honours’ project studying the effects of lubricants on semen quality of stallions.

What will you do after your degree?

I am currently applying to study for an MSc in Equine Science after graduating and I hope to go into a career that involves reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination or embryo transfer of horses.

Students from the EU are funded by the Scottish Government to study in Scotland and do not pay tuition fees.  For further information on SAC’s fees visit:

www.sac.ac.uk/learning/prospective/tuitionfees/

In order to study at a UK institution you must apply through UCAS.  UCAS is the organisation which processes all applications for full-time undergraduate courses on behalf of universities in the UK. The online application form is available on their website at www.ucas.com.

You will be charged a small administration fee which may vary depending on how many courses you apply for.

The main application period is between September 1st and 15th January- but some degree programmes will have earlier deadlines. Please check the UCAS website. If there are places still available after January, universities are happy to consider later applications but be aware that some courses will already be full. You should apply as early as possible.

For postgraduate programmes, please contact the University for information on applying.

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