MSc Applied Entomology

Full Time: 12 months.
Start date: September 2017.
Prepares graduates from appropriate disciplines (biological, agricultural, or environmental sciences) for employment in a variety of careers – including insect ecology, conservation or control – or to continue on to PhD.
Through theoretical and practical experiences you’ll learn how applied entomology is carried out both in the UK and overseas, as well as the essential principles of research design in applied entomology.
You’ll gain competence in a range of research methods for data collection, and detailed expertise in a subset relevant to your own research interests.
You’ll develop expertise in data management and analysis, as well as the issues affecting data interpretation, and an understanding of the legal and ethical issues in the conduct and dissemination of a research programme.
You’ll learn the written and oral skills required for communicating research output on wildlife conservation issues, and gain an awareness of the issues facing those pursuing a career in insect ecology, conservation or control.
You’ll also gain transferable skills, such as using computers for statistics and data analysis, and the ability to collect field data on a variety of taxonomic groups.