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Harper Adams University: Plant Health and Biosecurity
| Institution | Harper Adams University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Postgraduate |
| Web | http://Harper.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| postgraduate@harper-adams.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01952 815000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The effective control of pests and diseases is fundamental to the use of plants by man for economic, environmental and general well-being.
The threats to plant biosecurity have increased with the globalisation in trade and travel, which has resulted in increased volume and diversity of plants and plant products entering the UK. This has resulted in much greater risk of the introduction and establishment of new plant pests and pathogens. A recent example was Ash Dieback which is estimated will cost the British economy £15 billion.
The course is offered part-time only and intended to provide students with a detailed understanding of basic plant pathology and entomology, and the application of this science to control current plant pests and pathogens, to reduce the introduction of invasive pests and pathogens and minimise their impact when introduced.
This course is primarily aimed at UK government staff with biosecurity responsibilities but will also be of benefit for staff working within plant businesses (e.g. plant importers, growers and distributors) with responsibility for biosecurity.
The PgC is a blended learning course of four modules where each module is delivered 60% online over a six-week period followed by two days of face-to-face delivery on campus. All module assessments are by coursework assignments. There is a two-day induction to the course at the start of the academic year in September.
Students in full-time employment would normally complete the four PgC modules over two years. For students wishing to complete in one year, there would be an overlap of typically two weeks of two modules running concurrently where in the first module, students would be completing an assignment and in the second module students would be starting the online portion of the taught content.
The course is strongly aligned with the competencies of the Royal Society of Biology Plant Health Professional Register.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| 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 |
Introduction to Harper Adams University
As global populations rise, the pressures on our food systems, environments, and natural resources intensify. At Harper Adams University, we’ve been confronting these challenges head-on since 1901, and we continue to lead the way today.
Located on a 494-hectare commercial farm in rural Shropshire, England, and with a new digital skills centre in central Telford, Harper Adams is the UK’s leading specialist university in agriculture, food production, animal health, land and environmental management, engineering, and sustainable business.
Our founding mission – to support the development of rural industries and communities – …
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