Practical Entomology MSc
Master
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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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.
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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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Subjects
- Husbandry
- Taxonomy
- Archiving
- Anatomy
- Imaging
- Field Course
- Project Management
- Management
- Scientific Skills
- Disease transmission
- Monitoring
- Preservation
- Imaging and dissecting
Course programme
Core modules
- Taxonomy and Archiving
- Husbandry
- Anatomy and Imaging
- Field Course
- Scientific Skills and Project Management
- Individual Research Project
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Field course
- Individual research
- Essays
- Portfolio work
- Practical work
- Research project
- Presentation
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Practical Entomology MSc