MRes Agrifood Innovation
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Individual taught modules run for 14 weeks by distance learning. There are three intakes per year so you can start in January, May or September. The research elements are carried out in your workplace with regular academic supervision.
The training is web-based which means that as long as you have access to a reasonable broadband connection (i.e. are able to stream videos such as on YouTube), you can study wherever and whenever best suits you. A three-year version of this course (D792D3) is available for those in receipt of a student loan.
Key highlights
- Taught modules delivered by distance learning over 14 weeks each
- Three intakes a year: January, May or September
- Research carried out in your own workplace
- Regular academic supervision throughout workplace-based research
- Web-based training lets you study wherever and whenever suits you
- Three-year version available for those receiving a student loan
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject
- Additional condition: work_experience — Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry.
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Agri-food research scientist
- Food innovation manager
- Agricultural research and development manager
- Food technologist
- Agri-food technical manager
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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