Aberystwyth University - BioInnovation J791D MRes

Typical Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor. 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

The MRes can be completed in 3-5 years.

Contact time

Individual taught modules run for 14 weeks by distance learning. There are three intakes per year so you can start in February, June or October.

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.

Entry 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.

English Language Requirements:

If you have a Bachelor’s degree from a UK University, you do not need to take an English proficiency test.

Non-native English speakers who do not meet this requirement must take a University-recognised test of academic English language proficiency. For further information please see our English Language requirements page.

Assessment

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

Fees

Generous discounts are available to those students living or working in Wales, hence a reduced fee of £1,155 applies for eligible applicants.

Modules May start - 2023

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
MRes Research Project (A)	BDM6060	60
MRes Research Project (B)	BDM6160	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	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
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Sustainable Supply Systems	BDM1120	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Modules September start - 2023

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
MRes Research Project (A)	BDM6060	60
MRes Research Project (B)	BDM6160	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	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
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Sustainable Supply Systems	BDM1120	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Modules January 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
MRes Research Project (A)	BDM6060	60
MRes Research Project (B)	BDM6160	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	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
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Sustainable Supply Systems	BDM1120	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

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
MRes Research Project (A)	BDM6060	60
MRes Research Project (B)	BDM6160	60
Research Methods	BDM0120	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
Horticultural Science	BDM6920	20
Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond	BDM6320	20
Livestock Health and Welfare	BDM5920	20
Meat Processing	BDM8720	20
Precision Livestock	BDM6420	20
Public Goods	BDM1920	20
Sustainable Supply Systems	BDM1120	20
Waste Resource Management	BDM1220	20

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Teaching & Learning

On this degree 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: