Overview
Aimed at those working with or within the Welsh agrifood supply chains, this course is delivered via distance learning. You may study individual modules for your own continuing personal development (CPD), or may build them towards a range of postgraduate qualifications, namely the full MSc, PGDip or PGCert.
What you will study
To complete the BioInnovation MSc programme offered at Aberystwyth University you will study Sustainable Supply Systems and Research Methods as core modules and complete a Work-Based Research Project. You will also choose 4 from a range of option modules, which currently include:
- Precision Livestock
- Future of Packaging
- Waste Resource Management
- Membrane Filtration Technologies (delivered by Swansea University)
- Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond
- Public Goods
- Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
- Behaviour Change
- Meat Processing
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sustainable Supply Systems
- Research Methods
- Behaviour Change
- Biorefining Technologies
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
- Future of Packaging
- Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture
- Grassland Systems
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Distance Learning application deadlines are two months prior to the course start dates.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biotechnology Agriculture Genetics View 15 other Masters in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates must hold at least a second class Honours degree in an appropriate agricultural or biological science, or a closely related discipline.
- Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry. Relevant experience will be determined by the University.
- Copies of University transcripts (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh)
- Copies of Degree certificates (certified translated copies are required if original document is not in English or Welsh)
- Personal statement within 1-2 A4 pages
Tuition Fee
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International
16700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16700 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
8700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8700 GBP per year during 36 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.