Agriculture

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the PhD Agriculture at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Aberystwyth University is the ideal place to pursue a research degree in agriculture. The University farms based at Gogerddan (sheep and beef farm), Morfa Mawr (arable production), Trawsgoed (dairy farm) and Pwllpeiran (upland) extend to over 800 ha in total, and range from 0-600 meters above sea level. Between them, these four sites exploit the geography of West Wales to provide a spectrum of environmental challenges that are broadly representative of the growing conditions of approximately 80% of UK grasslands. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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