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Agriculture PhD
Newcastle University

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School Of Agriculture, Food And Rural Development


About this course

This programme is designed for graduates from relevant science subjects (for example biology, zoology, physical geography, Earth and environmental sciences) and professionals with substantial relevant experience. Its aim is to prepare you for a successful career in wildlife conservation and consultancy

Modules

Research supervision and training is available in the following areas: ecological agriculture; soils, plants and environment; integrated animal science; food and human nutrition; compulsory modules include: wildlife conservation: policy and practice; conservation biology issues; ecosystem management; ecological survey techniques; trees: growth, management and environmental impacts; field identification skills; environmental and habitat assessment field class; and a foundation module in quantitative techniques, experimental design and data analysis; candidates also choose countryside management or two optional modules that may include: sustainable development and environmental change; habitat mapping and resource assessment: using remote sensing; fisheries resource assessment and management; the environment business; environmental systems and modeling; GIS and remote sensing; environmental assessment: land and water resources and then candidates complete a research project.

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Starting How long Days you attend Details Where Class info Price

By arrangement

3 years

Full time No application date provided Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU
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By arrangement

6 years

Part-time No application date provided Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU
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Sep

Jan 2013

Apr 2013

3 years

Full time No application date provided Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU
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Jan 2013

Apr 2013

6 years

Part-time No application date provided Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 7RU
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Course type

Research course

Awarding body

Newcastle University

Subject areas

Hospitality / Catering (General), Leisure Studies, Environmental Studies, Science (General / Combined), Agriculture / Horticulture (General)


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