MSc by Research in Ecology and Evolution - Sustainable Agriculture

This 12 month programme features no taught content, rather you will undertake a research project and write a thesis from your results. Similar to a PhD, you will have a supervisor who is based in your chosen field. MSc by Research will develop your academic and practical skills and is an excellent option should you wish to explore your area of interest further but feel that a PhD is not the right choice at this time. MSc by Research students often go on to PhD study or to work in industry.

One of the primary challenges for the growing human population is how to create increasing amounts of high-quality food without depleting the world of its natural resources. Research in our group focuses on methods for both the enhancement of natural ecosystems within and around agricultural landscapes, and the function of those ecosystems in enhancing agricultural productivity. Key research areas include the study of the abundance, diversity and function of key insect groups, such as pollinators and biocontrol agents that provide valuable services (220bn per year globally, in the case of pollinators) to global food production. A particular area of focus is the role of certain environmental chemicals, such as neonicotinoids, in pollinator declines. A second area of work focuses on the management of agricultural landscapes to enhance productivity through ecological restoration.

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