Animal & Biological
Why are you doing this?
We asked our current students what motivated them to study their course…. here are the full results: There are some variations by subject area – those studying subjects related to animals are...
Reflecting on HND Equine
“We were surprised to learn so many career paths are available in the Equine sector” -thus Equine Studies students Tomas, Morbhan, Hollie and Kaitlin reflected back on their event management...
Alison Hosie – Working with Police Horses
“After working for several years in small animal roles I knew I wanted to return to working with horses. I felt that enrolling on the HNC Equine Studies course would...
Alan Linton – Vet Nursing
Alan Linton, 32, worked on his family’s fishing boat for many years before changing his path to study HND Veterinary Nursing at SRUC Barony. Alan is now enjoying the challenge of...
Stuart Hynds – Vet Nursing
Stuart Hynds worked in retail since finishing school but has always had a passion for animals. After he helped an injured owl he realised he wanted to follow what he...
Positive of the benefits of animal welfare?
Positive farm animal welfare is a relatively new idea which brings attention to animals having a good life. Positive farm animal welfare is in sympathy with public opinion and...
Naomi Lawson – Student Volunteering Week
Applied Animal Science 4th Year student Naomi Lawson took up a 3 month volunteering placement at Edinburgh Zoo, working in the penguin section. To celebrate Student Volunteering Week, we asked...
Mark Robertson
Mark Robertson, 32, used to work as bar staff for many years before changing paths to study HNC/HND Animal Care at SRUC Barony and progressing to University to study Animal biosciences with...
Aberdeen Degree Students’ Egg-celent Visit
Degree students from SRUC Aberdeen campus enjoy an insightful visit to Farmlay Eggs First week back from the Christmas holidays and the students of SRUC Aberdeen...
Cutest pet day
Calling all pet lovers – We’re hosting a photo competition on January 14th for your cutest pets. Share your pictures with us on our Facebook pages and tag them with...