Part I of the doctoral route comprises three taught modules (including Research Methods) followed by a 120 credit dissertation (20,000 words or a 5000 word publishable article). This part will typically take 3 years.
Part II is undertaken for a minimum of three years and comprises a longer thesis (up to 60,000 words). It will involve experimentation and must embody the methodology and results of original research. It should, ideally, build upon the Part I dissertation.
Modules:
Part I
Optional:
- BDM1120 - Sustainable Supply Systems
- BDM1220 - Waste Resource Management
- BDM1320 - Future of Packaging
- BDM1920 - Public Goods
- BDM5920 - Livestock Health and Welfare
- BDM6220 - Controlled Environment Agriculture
- BDM6320 - Life Cycle Assessment and Beyond
- BDM6420 - Precision Livestock
- BDM7720 - Biorefining Technologies
- BDM8720 - Meat Processing
- BDM8820 - Behaviour Change
- EGA400 - Membrane Filtration Tech (Swansea Module)
- EGAM00 – Fermentation for Food applications (Swansea Module)
Core:
Part II
The compulsory Research Thesis is undertaken for a minimum of three years and comprises a longer portfolio of work or a research thesis (up to 60,000 words). It will involve experimentation and must embody the methodology and results of original research. It should, ideally, be built upon the Work-Based Thesis. It will involve a work-plan developed with your ATP tutor, academic supervisor and employer (if relevant).