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Contemporary globalisation presents us with a variety of inter-related challenges associated with the sustainability of economic growth, environmental change, the continuation of poverty and inequality, the resilience of welfare states, and the changing nature of international competition. This course offers you the chance to understand and have a say in these global challenges.

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You will be taught a combination of practical skills and academic understanding to develop a critical and creative mindset. Teaching is delivered in many formats: by formal lectures, small group interactive workshops, practicals and tutorials and many field and site visits.

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The PG Diploma in AgriFood has been developed in conjunction with the agrifood industry as a highly flexible programme that can be tailored to individual training needs, to enable professionals working in the agrifood sector to undertake high level, structured, continuing professional development. The University of Nottingham, in conjunction with Cranfield University, Harper Adams University and Rothamsted Research are working in partnership to develop and deliver this innovative programme that will enable participants to develop their work-based learning and research skills.Course modules are available in the four main subject areas of animals, crops, food and nutrition and transferable skills.

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Contemporary globalisation presents us with a variety of inter-related challenges associated with the sustainability of economic growth, environmental change, the continuation of poverty and inequality, the resilience of welfare states, and the changing nature of international competition. This course offers you the chance to understand and have a say in these global challenges.

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Fees: http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/finance/postgraduate-fees.cfm■Choice of one year (MRes), two year (MPhil) or three year (PhD) research degrees ■Excellent completion rates for higher degrees■Good job prospects for PhD candidates in industry, government organisations and academia■Accessible academic staff■Rural location and collegiate atmosphere■Unique facilities■Fortnightly research seminar programmePhD and MPhil research at the University has been developed over the last 20 years to its current position of national and international recognition in a number of areas. There are strong links with agri-business which give postgraduates the chance to develop close contacts with industry and this has led to more than 90 per cent of our PhD graduates getting jobs in their areas of interest.The MRes is a new, shorter research degree, developed in response to increasing demand.All MPhil/PhD research students have their own office space and a dedicated personal computer.

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Biotechnology is the practical application of molecular biology in human and animal health, agriculture, the environment and biochemical manufacturing. This programme equips you with knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of specialist areas of biotechnology.

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This programme equips you with both the practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist subject areas covered in the modules, and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. The programme enables you to develop managerial skills so that your scientific knowledge can be applied to a business environment.Programme structure:The MSc comprises the following core modules:Commercial Biotechnology;Implementing Change;Molecular Biology and Disease;Planning Change;Research Skills;Dissertation.

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Forests are the lungs of the world. The great boreal forests cover almost 17 million square kilometers of North America, Europe and Asia.

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Technological innovation lies at the heart of strategies to achieve sustainable growth and well-being in developing countries. However, the impact of new technologies on individuals and their environment is highly dependent on the choices made by policy-makers, scientists and companies at different levels.

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Areas of research include, but are not limited to: evaluation of spatial heterogeneity for the design and layout of experimental sites.Course Fees:Postgraduate Research Courses for UK and European Students = £5,750Postgraduate Research Courses for Overseas Students = £11,500

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