• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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In this century, food security and the need to develop sustainable agriculture will become dominant issues affecting the whole world.

The global population is projected to increase dramatically from 7 to 9 billion in the next 30 years, causing an unprecedented demand for food and increased pressure on land.

The aim of this Food Security Degree is to provide you with knowledge and skills relating to the broad topic of food security, incorporating socio-economic, animal and crop aspects.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
• Taught through collaboration between academics with world class expertise in diverse aspects of food security.
• Discusses the demographic, social and economic issues, the challenges of achieving sustainable agriculture and presents the factors affecting food production from crops and animal sources.
• Experience guest lectures on a range of topics and site visits.
• Acquire knowledge of technology transfer and commercialisation.
• Gain practical laboratory skills in molecular biology and in genetic modification.
• Undertake a project that will develop your investigative skills
• Learn the ability to critically appraise and integrate information from different sources.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Food security is a major challenge of this century, hence there will be opportunities to develop careers in several areas.

Career prospects include:

• Working in Agri-industry
• Research institutes
• Government advisory
• International advisory
• Media
• Research positions.

The breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills you will acquire in this Masters programme will help you obtain employment or undertake research in the food security sector.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students need to hold Bachelors Degree. Please refer the university website for details of the English Language requirements for entry to individual postgraduate degree programmes.

课程信息

学制：全日制(1 年)

学费：£23,000.00 (¥ 207,688) /年

开学时间：2022九月, 2022一月

申请截止日期：

留学地点：University of GlasgowThe Fraser Building,65 Hillhead Street,Glasgow,Glasgow, City Of,G12 8, Scotland