Harper Adams University: Entomology
| Institution | Harper Adams University View institution profile |
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| Department | Crop and Environmental Sciences |
| Web | http://Harper.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| postgraduate@harper-adams.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01952 815289 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Harper Adams is the only UK institution to teach general and applied entomology at postgraduate level. The course has a particular focus on conservation and agriculture. There is currently a shortage of expertise in this important topic, which is a key element in the effort to ensure global food security and the understanding of biodiversity. By successfully completing this course you will develop a range of abilities that will prepare for an interesting and fulfilling career in an area with considerable opportunities.
Insects and allied invertebrates comprise approximately 78 per cent of the world’s macro-biodiversity, whereas vertebrates, even using the most generous estimates, make up less than three per cent. Insects and their relatives play an important role in all of our ecosystems. They range from beneficial insects such as pollinators and natural control agents to essential parts of the decomposition cycle such as dung and carrion insects. Many are also important pests of agriculture, horticulture and forestry, in addition to those that cause human health problems.
Many insects are also rare and endangered and need to be managed for conservation. Other insects are used as model organisms for evolutionary and genetic studies.
The aim of the course is to provide students with specialized training in entomology and conservation.
The course will:
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Prepare students for a career in entomology and/or conservation
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Offer vocational training in the area of applied entomology or insect conservation
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Prepare students for PhD studies
The course is intended to provide a detailed understanding of basic and applied entomology and the issues associated with, on the one hand, their ecology and conservation and, on the other, the control of harmful species worldwide. The course is underpinned by an extensive programme of agri-environment research at Harper Adams and longstanding collaborations with research institutes and other organisations in the UK and overseas.
A distinctive and integral feature of our MSc is the high degree of input from entomologists and ecologists in collaborating governmental and non-governmental organizations. This participation takes a variety of forms, including guest lectures, field visits and specific training courses, but may also include providing research projects in their organizations.
Examples of collaborating organizations include The Natural History Museum London, CEH Wallingford, Butterfly Conservation, Bug Life, Horticultural Development Company, Rothamsted Research, and Forest Research.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
Master of Research - MRes
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent overseas qualification. Applicants with a good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject area plus at least two years' relevant industrial or professional experience may also be considered. Previous experience, referees' reports and interviews will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for particular programmes. |
| Location | Main Site Edgmond Newport TF10 8NB |
Harper Adams University
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