Natural Resources

These programmes are for students and professionals who wish to acquire improved expertise and knowledge in natural resources. The programme explores the ways in which developmental needs can be met through better understanding and improved management of renewable natural resources, without placing unsustainable demands on the environment.

The emphasis is on tropical applications, the Natural Resources Institute s principal area of expertise.

The programme offers postgraduate studies in three specialist routes:

• Plant Health and Protection
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Environmental Management

The route taken forms part of the named award on successful completion of the programme, e.g. MSc Natural Resources (Plant Health and Protection). Applicants for the Masters degree or postgraduate diploma must indicate their preferred specialist area. As well as optional courses from within this specialism, students may fulfil the requirements of the award by choosing courses from other parts of the programme (subject to timetabling and availability).

The MSc by Research consists of an extended research project and a limited number of taught courses and is available for students with the appropriate background and interest. The programme provides students with an overview and awareness of natural resources, their management and sustainable development, and provides training which enables students to apply the principles of sustainable natural resource management to their own disciplines.