Overview
Aimed at those working with or within the Welsh agrifood supply chains, this course places greater emphasis on research than on taught elements and is an ideal stepping stone for those considering developing the research aspect of their career.
What you will learn
At this BioInnovation MRes programme offered at Aberystwyth University you will study Research Methods and complete a Work-Based Research Project, which is the main component of your degree. You will also choose 2 from a range of option modules, which currently include:
- Sustainable Supply Systems
- 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:
- Behaviour Change
- Biorefining Technologies
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
- Future of Packaging
- Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond
- Meat Processing
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biotechnology Agriculture Genetics View 13 other Masters in Agriculture 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
16800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16800 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Funding
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