Aberystwyth University - BioInnovation J790D MSc

Typical Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry.

English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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About this course

Duration

The MSc can be completed in 3-5 years. The PGDip can be completed in 2-3 years and the PGCert in 1-2 years.

Contact time

The research elements of our qualifications 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 where and when best suits you. Learning material includes podcast lectures, e-group projects, guided reading, interactive workbooks and discussion forums, as well as assignments and e-tutorials.

Assessment

There are no exams within this programme. Taught modules are assessed via course work and forum discussion. Research is monitored and assessed.

Fees

See the Fees information page.

This course is eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2023 (apply before 28th March).

Modules May start - 2024

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Dissertation	BDM3560	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	20
Sustainable Supply Systems	BDM1120	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Behaviour Change	BDM8820	20
Biorefining Technologies	BDM7720	20
Controlled Environment Agriculture	BDM6220	20
Future of Packaging	BDM1320	20
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture	BDM5820	20
Grassland Systems	BDM5120	20
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Livestock Nutrition	BDM0320	20
Livestock Production Science	BDM5420	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Plant Breeding	BDM8420	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Modules September start - 2024

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Dissertation	BDM3560	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	20
Sustainable Supply Systems *	BDM1120	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Behaviour Change	BDM8820	20
Biorefining Technologies	BDM7720	20
Controlled Environment Agriculture	BDM6220	20
Future of Packaging	BDM1320	20
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture	BDM5820	20
Grassland Systems	BDM5120	20
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Livestock Nutrition	BDM0320	20
Livestock Production Science	BDM5420	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Plant Breeding	BDM8420	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Modules January start - 2025

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Dissertation	BDM3560	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	20
Sustainable Supply Systems *	BDM1120	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Behaviour Change	BDM8820	20
Biorefining Technologies	BDM7720	20
Controlled Environment Agriculture	BDM6220	20
Future of Packaging	BDM1320	20
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture	BDM5820	20
Grassland Systems	BDM5120	20
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Livestock Nutrition	BDM0320	20
Livestock Production Science	BDM5420	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Plant Breeding	BDM8420	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Modules May start - 2025

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

Core

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Dissertation	BDM3560	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	20
Sustainable Supply Systems *	BDM1120	20

Options

Module Name	Module Code	Credit Value
Behaviour Change	BDM8820	20
Biorefining Technologies	BDM7720	20
Controlled Environment Agriculture	BDM6220	20
Future of Packaging	BDM1320	20
Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture	BDM5820	20
Grassland Systems	BDM5120	20
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Livestock Nutrition	BDM0320	20
Livestock Production Science	BDM5420	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Plant Breeding	BDM8420	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Teaching & Learning

To complete the MSc degree 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: