Practical Entomology MSc

Master

In Sheffield

£ 11,650 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Entomology is increasingly at the forefront of addressing global challenges such as food security and disease transmission. Through training, led by our world-leading research entomologists, you’ll develop the practical skills needed to be an effective scientist working with insects.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The course focuses on equipping you with in-depth and hands-on experience of the specialist entomological techniques and practices that underpin the study of insects. These include collection, preservation, setting, archiving, monitoring, imaging and dissecting.

At least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in biological sciences or another relevant science subject.
Applicants with professional experience may also be considered following interview.

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This centre's achievements

2018

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Subjects

  • Husbandry
  • Taxonomy
  • Archiving
  • Anatomy
  • Imaging
  • Field Course
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Scientific Skills
  • Disease transmission
  • Monitoring
  • Preservation
  • Imaging and dissecting

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Taxonomy and Archiving
  • Husbandry
  • Anatomy and Imaging
  • Field Course
  • Scientific Skills and Project Management
  • Individual Research Project
Teaching
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Field course
  • Individual research
Assessment
  • Essays
  • Portfolio work
  • Practical work
  • Research project
  • Presentation

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £23,450

Practical Entomology MSc

£ 11,650 VAT inc.