Harper Adams University Postgraduate Prospectus

Science facilities The Princess Margaret Laboratory complex contains six teaching laboratories with up-to-date equipment for the analysis of agricultural, environmental and food samples and provides excellent resources for science teaching. The laboratory complex includes well-equipped teaching and research laboratories for both postgraduate and undergraduate work, including a purpose built Molecular Diagnostics lab equipped to analyse DNA using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Recent developments include the creation of additional microbiology research laboratories and a new Applied Research Laboratory which opened in 2013. Refurbishment of other teaching and research areas demonstrates our commitment to the quality of our science facilities. A purpose-built ‘wet room’ laboratory, created in 2014 on the south side of campus to support teaching in animal anatomy and physiology brings the total number of teaching laboratories up to seven. It is the university’s well-founded laboratory status, distinctive amongst institutions of our type and size, which has been pivotal to Harper Adams’ success in obtaining both taught and research degree awarding powers. The Princess Margaret Laboratories are staffed by a team of well-qualified and enthusiastic technicians who facilitate the provision of science teaching and research for all students. Other science-related facilities provide environmental control or monitoring and include a large experimental glasshouse, animal production buildings, a metabolism room and an automatic weather station. Veterinary facilities Harper Adams is a veterinary nurse approved centre (VNAC) and approved course provider. Our facilities include a brand new Veterinary Services Centre with a hydrotherapy suite and consultation area. Amock veterinary practice, housed within the veterinary nursing unit, has a consulting room, prep room, x-ray facility and an operating theatre. Students are also able to use our extensive range of laboratories, including a newly refurbished anatomy laboratory. A Companion Animal House contains rooms dedicated to rabbits, guinea pigs and a range of other companion and exotic animals such as chinchillas, degus, geckos and skinks. We have a small number of horses that are used within the courses. The farm, with its sheep, cattle and pigs, is another resource for veterinary-related students to widen their skills and experience. There are also facilities for students to carry out project work. PhD researcher Stephen Mansbridge, laboratory 33