Research course

Agricultural Systems Management

Institution
University of Nottingham · School of Biosciences
Qualifications
PhDMPhilMRes

Entry requirements

PhD/MPhil/MRes: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a merit at masters level; other qualifications may also be accepted

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

The production of food is achieved through agricultural systems. This primarily includes crops and livestock, raw materials and bioenergy.

There is increasing need for more sustainable agricultural systems. This is to help tackle global challenges such as:

  • biodiversity protection
  • environmental damage
  • animal welfare
  • livestock diseases
  • climate change

Using management science, modelling and statistical approaches, we aim to:

  • improve our knowledge of how agricultural systems work
  • understand and predict the impact of change on these systems

The School of Biosciences research website contains more information on our research areas. You will also find academic contact details and research interests. You should identify a supervisor to work with and contact them before making a formal application.

Department specialisms

The school is ranked the number 1 research environment in the UK for agriculture, veterinary and food science in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. 97% of our work in the Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and Science was judged to be of international quality.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

We are ranked 8th in the UK for research power (2014).

Information for international students

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each element)

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MPhil
    part time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MRes
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

part-time study options are available.

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Enquiries
Email
postgraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)115 951 5559