DAg Agriculture at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

This Professional Doctorate is equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD but aimed at those pursuing professional rather than academic careers. It combines taught modules with two work-based research projects, delivered through two-day workshops, distance learning and live and virtual supervisory meetings.

Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 5 to 7 years | Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts) | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part I (minimum two years) comprises Research Methods, two taught modules and a portfolio or work-based thesis of about 20,000 words (120 credits); students may exit with an MRes. Part II (minimum three years) is a longer portfolio or research thesis of up to 60,000 words embodying original research, examined with a viva. Taught options include Silage Science, Livestock Nutrition, Livestock Health and Welfare, Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture, Plant Breeding and Soil Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in agricultural or biological science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent, with at least two years of relevant experience in a responsible position in the agri-food sector. A full research proposal must be submitted with the application. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts)

Duration: 5 years

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