Integrated Pest, Weed and Disease Management

Harper Adams University Postgraduate study at Harper Adams

Full time & Part time See Course MSc, MRes, PGDip, PGCert 1 year (full-time) 2 to 3 years (part-time)

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Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and crop protection? Look no further than our postgraduate programme in Integrated Pest, Weed and Disease Management. With a focus on producing safe and environmentally-friendly food, this course equips you with the skills to tackle the challenges of global food production. You'll explore topics in applied entomology, plant pathology, and nematology, and have the flexibility to specialize in areas of interest. Our extensive research partnerships and collaborations with industry experts ensure you receive practical training and real-world experience. Join us and become an expert in integrated pest control methods, making a positive impact on the environment and agriculture. Entry requirements include a UK honours degree or equivalent, with relevant professional experience also considered. Scholarships and funding options are available.

About the course

Register Your Interest

Are you interested in crop protection and sustainable agriculture? Are you looking for a research career working in agriculture and related areas? Do you want to do something positive for the environment? Then this is the postgraduate course for you:

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Entry Requirements

A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered.

Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

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Scholarships

Our Alumni Association, The Harper Adams Club, awards an annual scholarship of up to £2,000 to assist a Harper Adams graduate to undertake an MSc course at Harper Adams.

Value of Scholarship(s)

2000

Eligibility

Candidates must have been awarded a first degree or HND at Harper Adams and have been accepted for a full- or part-time Masters course

Application Procedure

.The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by means of an interview.

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The Clyde Higgs MSc Scholarship will be awarded to up to two students who are entering Harper Adams University studying for an MSc with an Agriculture focus in September 2019.

Whilst not a requirement for this scholarship, preference will be given to those students who have a specific interest and/or background in the Dairy Industry.

The Scholarship
The successful Scholarship recipient(s) will receive an award valued at up to £5,000 for one year only.

IMPORTANT: to be shortlisted for interview, applicants must have a confirmed place on a course as noted above at Harper Adams University at the time they submit their application.

All of the above conditions must be fully met for an application to be considered.

The scholarship will be payable in two equal parts; half to be paid in February 2020 and the balance in May 2020. Payment is conditional on the scholar remaining registered as a full time student at Harper Adams. They must pass all modules of study and submit at least one written report to the Development Trust prior to the receipt of their second payment.

This is a competitive award which will be evaluated on merit of the submitted application, along with academic achievements to date and interview. The decision of the Clyde Higgs Scholarship Panel is FINAL and they reserve the right to withdraw the award at any time should they feel this action is required.