MSc Data Science and Agritechnology at Newcastle University

Data and advanced technologies are now crucial tools in maintaining food security. Producers are embracing new thinking to improve agricultural production, farming efficiency, crop management, product quality and supply chains. In this conversion degree, you'll apply data science techniques to one of society's most essential fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll build a solid foundation in programming, statistics, machine learning and data handling and visualisation, using tools such as R and Python. In your second semester, you’ll explore the theory and application of data science in greater depth. Compulsory modules include: Data Visualisation and Data Handling, Programming and Machine Learning, Foundations of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and AI in Practice, Digital Tools in Precision Breeding, Agritechnology and Precision Phenomics.

Career pathways

This postgraduate degree will help you to understand the potential of data science tools and how to apply them to specialised agriculture problems. Once you graduate this course, you’ll have the knowledge to progress to PhD level study and further research opportunities in academia. Graduate roles and employers include: agronomist; tech analyst/agritech data scientist; precision agriculturist; plant breeder/geneticist; environmental scientist; agritech consultant; Further study; Industry links; John Deere; BASF.

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