Masters Degrees in Agricultural Biology

The MRes in Agriculture at Aberystwyth University is a Masters programme with a greater focus on research than taught elements. This course is a distance learning course. Read more

Knowledge about stress adaptation is crucial for our society. Think of animal well-being, nature conservation, agriculture and biotechnology. Read more

Join us for your MPhil in Rural Studies. You'll be supervised and supported by our research-active academic staff. Read more

Join us for your MPhil in Food and Society. You'll be supervised by research-active academic staff. Read more

Within conservation science, there is increasing recognition of the value of genetic data to support management decisions. However, scientists and managers with the skills and knowledge to apply population genetic theory to conservation practice are lacking. Read more

Climate change and population growth pose a huge, multifaceted, worldwide challenge to agricultural production. Food production needs to be increased in scale and efficiency, while at the same time animal welfare, the environment and natural resources need to be protected. Read more

Many metabolic diseases such as obesity, cardio vascular disease, diabetes, cancers are the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Read more

The effective control of pests and diseases is fundamental to the use of plants by man for economic, environmental and general well-being. Read more

The MRes (Masters of Research) in Plant Biology is a full-time programme running over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Read more

You will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in your chosen discipline while being introduced to a breadth of topics at the cutting edge of biology.  You will have access to a variety of laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment. Read more

As a school, we believe that part of our mission is to train the next generation of life scientists. We take great pride in the standard of our postgraduate provision and offer both three- and four-year PhD programmes. Read more

The Master of Agricultural Education (MAgEd) is a professional degree designed to enhance the human resource skills in agriculture and education. Read more

This course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Foresters and gives partial fulfilment of Professional Membership Entry. Read more

As a postgraduate researcher you will join an interdisciplinary group, within the School of Life Sciences, which is well-connected with industry and fellow research institutions worldwide. Read more

Harper Adams is the UK’s only provider of a postgraduate course in plant pathology. There is currently a shortage of expertise in this important topic, which is a key element in the effort to ensure global food security and mitigating the effects of climate change. Read more