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Study Details: 12 months full-time
In this century, food security and the need to develop sustainable agriculture will become dominant issues affecting the whole world. The global population is projected to increase dramatically from 7 to 9 billion in the next 30 years, causing an unprecedented demand for food and increased pressure on land. The aim of this Food Security Degree is to provide you with knowledge and skills relating to the broad topic of food security, incorporating socio-economic, animal and crop aspects.
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in degree related to Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agriculture or Food Sciences subject.
We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.
We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications.
Food security is a major challenge of this century, hence there will be opportunities to develop careers in several areas.
Career prospects include:
Bioscience laboratories, Distillery and farm work, Environmental tracing research, Government advisory, International advisory, Media, Research institutes, Research positions, Working in Agri-industry, others have progressed on to research degrees in plant science and related fields
The breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills you will acquire in this Masters programme will help you obtain employment or undertake research in the food security sector.
Compulsory courses (totalling 60 credits):
Food Security Fundamentals - Crops
Food Security Fundamentals - Food of Animal Origin
Introduction to Food Security
Optional courses (totalling 60 credits):
Crop Biotechnology Applications
Food Security Fundamentals - Crops
Global Animal Production
Molecular Laboratory Skills
Plant Genetic Engineering
Policies For Sustainability And Development (Food Security)
Production of Food from Animals
Role of Insects in Food Security
Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Bioscience Research
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