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Cost-effective advice and support for land-based businesses and the rural economy.
SAC Consulting
Our consultants in 25 offices across Scotland and northern England turn research into advice and advantage for business and public sector alike.
Vet & laboratory services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas of animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.
Courses and Training

Sustainable Food Production and Land Use
This applied biology degree considers how land use practices can help to tackle today’s critical challenges of climate change, biodiversity and food security.
- BSc/BSc (Hons)

Applied Animal Science
This course offers an understanding of animal science and its applications, and a foundation in biological principles, as well as practical and laboratory skills.
- Top-up degree
- BSc/BSc (Hons)

Professional Cookery
A qualification in this sector can lead to some really exciting employment opportunities including cruise ships, hotels, event management, product development, speciality bars and bistros, food manufacturing and food safety to name just a few.
- SVQ Level 5
- MA at SCQF level 6
- HNC
- HND
- Level 1 Diploma
- Level 2 Diploma

Wildlife and Conservation Management
These courses are aimed at those who care about wildlife and the environment and want to protect it so that everyone may enjoy it.
- HNC
- BSc/BSc (Hons)
- HND
- MSc
- PgDip
- BSc (Hons)



The skills and training I was given at Elmwood have been an incredible gift which helped me forge an entirely new career.“
The training at Barony gave me the basic skills and knowledge to get me into the industry and start to build a career."
My favourite thing about the course was the style of teaching. It was always exciting and fresh.

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Student success stories
Studying at SRUC can be a great stepping stone to the career you've always dreamed about. Read about some of our former students and how their course has helped them achieve their goals.

Alumni & friends
If you studied or worked at SRUC, SAC (previously the North, West and East of Scotland Agricultural Colleges), Barony College, Elmwood College, or Oatridge College – we welcome you to the SRUC Alumni Community.
Our mission is to
Create and mobilise knowledge and talent. Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland's natural economy.
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A natural economy fuelled by responsible use of our natural resources, people, land, energy, water, animals and plants.
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A natural economy that supports an interlinked, shared, living system creating opportunities and prosperity.
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A natural economy that is multi-scaled, dynamic and resilient through creative management and mindful custodianship
Find out more about our services

SAC Consulting
Our consultants in 25 offices across Scotland and northern England turn research into advice and advantage for business and public sector alike.

Vet & laboratory services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.

Research services
Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation.