MRes Agrifood Innovation (3 years route) at Aberystwyth University

Programme overview

This distance learning MRes provides access to current thinking on the Circular Economy and is aimed at those working with or within Welsh agrifood supply chains. It places greater emphasis on research than on taught elements and is a stepping stone for those developing a research career.

Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: January, May or September (2027 and 2028 starts) | Location: Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study Research Methods, complete a work-based research project (MRes dissertation) as the main component, and choose two options such as Behaviour Change, Biomass to Products, Food Innovation, Greenhouse Gas Removal, Horticultural Science, Livestock Health and Welfare, Soil Science, Sustainable Supply Systems or Waste Resource Management. Each module runs for 14 weeks; there are no exams.

Career pathways

Most students are already employed in the agri-food sector and use the course to update and improve technical knowledge; it also serves as a stepping stone into the sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject or equivalent, subject to agreement with the project supervisor. Non-graduates must have at least 24 months of relevant full-time work experience in an agri-food industry. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. An up-to-date CV is encouraged.

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

Duration: 3 years

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