BioInnovation

Program Overview

The MSc BioInnovation at Aberystwyth University provides distance learning in the integration of the Circular Economy into agrifood practice or policy. This program offers a blend of core and optional modules, including Sustainable Supply Systems and Controlled Environment Agriculture, assessed through coursework and forum discussions. Students conduct Work-Based Research Projects and are supported by web-based training materials, including podcast lectures and e-tutorials.

Program Outline

Aimed at those working with or within the Welsh agrifood supply chains, this course is delivered via distance learning. You may study individual modules for your own continuing personal development (CPD), or may build them towards a range of postgraduate qualifications, namely the full MSc, PGDip or PGCert.

Outline:

• Duration: The MSc can be completed in 3-5 years.
The PGDip can be completed in 2-3 years and the PGCert in 1-2 years.
• Contact Time: The research elements of our qualifications are carried out in your workplace with regular academic supervision.
The training is web-based which means that as long as you have access to a reasonable broadband connection (i.e. are able to stream videos such as on YouTube), you can study where and when best suits you. Learning material includes podcast lectures, e-group projects, guided reading, interactive workbooks and discussion forums, as well as assignments and e-tutorials.
• Modules:
• Core Modules:
• Dissertation (BDM3560, 60 credits)
• Research Methods (BDM0120, 20 credits)
• Sustainable Supply Systems (BDM1120, 20 credits)
• Option Modules:
• Behaviour Change (BDM8820, 20 credits)
• Biorefining Technologies (BDM7720, 20 credits)
• Controlled Environment Agriculture (BDM6220, 20 credits)
• Future of Packaging (BDM1320, 20 credits)
• Genetics and Genomics in Agriculture (BDM5820, 20 credits)
• Grassland Systems (BDM5120, 20 credits)
• Horticultural Science (BDM6920, 20 credits)
• Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond (BDM6320, 20 credits)
• Livestock Health and Welfare (BDM5920, 20 credits)
• Livestock Nutrition (BDM0320, 20 credits)
• Livestock Production Science (BDM5420, 20 credits)
• Meat Processing (BDM8720, 20 credits)
• Plant Breeding (BDM8420, 20 credits)
• Precision Livestock (BDM6420, 20 credits)
• Public Goods (BDM1920, 20 credits)
• Waste Resource Management (BDM1220, 20 credits)
• To complete the MSc degree: You will study Sustainable Supply Systems and Research Methods as core modules and complete a Work-Based Research Project.
You will also choose 4 from a range of option modules. In addition, up to two modules from the MSc Sustainable Efficient Food Production may be substituted as options. These are NOT subject to discount.

Assessment:

• There are no exams within this programme.
• Taught modules are assessed via coursework and forum discussion.
• Research is monitored and assessed.

Teaching:

• The training is web-based.
• Learning material includes podcast lectures, e-group projects, guided reading, interactive workbooks and discussion forums, as well as assignments and e-tutorials.

Other:

• This course is eligible for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship 2023 (apply before 28th March).
• Modules are also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh.