Subject Benchmark Statement: Agriculture, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies, Consumer Science, Forestry, Food, Horticulture and Human Nutrition
Publication date: 11 Apr 2024
Agriculture, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies, Consumer Science, Forestry, Food, Horticulture and Human Nutrition
Subject Benchmark Statement
Subject Benchmark Statements describe the nature of study and the academic standards expected of graduates in specific subject areas. They show what graduates might reasonably be expected to know, do and understand at the end of their studies.
Below you will find the full Subject Benchmark Statement for Agriculture, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies, Consumer Science, Forestry, Food, Horticulture and Human Nutrition. Alongside it, we have also published a summary designed to provide a short and accessible overview of the main Statement for students, employers and academics.
Subject Benchmark Statement: Agriculture, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies, Consumer Science, Forestry, Food, Horticulture and Human Nutrition - the basics
Publication date: 11 Apr 2024
About this subject
This group of subjects encapsulates the journey ‘from field to fork’, with the inclusion of allied land-based areas, including rural environmental sciences, animal studies, forestry, and amenity horticulture. Graduates from these qualifications make a significant contribution to a wide range of sectors including industry, government, non-governmental organisations and education. They make evidence-informed decisions, applying theory to practice effectively at every level, from global and national policy through to practical measures and professional practice at a local level. Graduates are equipped to utilise their knowledge and skills to enhance practice, utilising highly effective communication and implementation strategies.
Rosie Scott-Ward - Chair of the Advisory Group
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Hartpury University
The 2024 edition of the Statement aims to encompass the very broad areas under one statement, while including the important cross-cutting themes of sustainability, employability and equality, diversity and inclusivity. The subject groupings allow for deeper depth in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, Rural Environmental Sciences, Animal Studies and Food Science, Food Technology, Human Nutrition and Consumer Science. The Statement has received wide ranging support from the associated communities. I hope that it will act as a valuable framework for developing high-quality degree courses that deliver graduates equipped with the necessary skills to address the challenges of tomorrow.
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