Bsc %28hons%29 agriculture with crop management in Harper adams university

Study at the forefront of crop management with this industry recognised programme, informed by the latest research, extensive agri-sector networks and expert staff.Efficient crop production remains key to sustained and effective use of rural resources. However, over recent years crop management systems have undergone considerable change. The emphasis has shifted away from purely commercial objectives, and modern crop managers must increasingly justify inputs and assess the impact of their activities on the environment. These new demands are challenging and complex and require highly skilled and knowledgeable individuals to manage them successfully.After a common first year, in your second year you will start to specialise in crop science and agronomy, studying areas such as soil management and crop nutrition, crop protection, crop physiology and fresh produce production, whilst continuing to study more general aspects of agriculture, such as grass and forage production, waste management and farm business management andeconomics.Inn the final part of the course, your specialisation becomes complete and the focus is on crop management, studying areas such as sustainable crop production, advances in agronomy, crop breeding, post-harvest technology and a research project focused on crop management.

Offers tend to be in the region of 96 - 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 3 A levels (the lower offer will be limited to those taking Science A Levels).General Studies and Critical Thinking are encouraged but not included in grades required.Students should typically be studying 3 subjects at A2 level to be considered.There is a requirement for all applicants to have completed a minimum of 10 weeks work experience on a commercial farm by the 1st August. This can be part-time work, accumulated over weekends and vacations, and does not have to be completed as a 10 week block. Gaining the relevant practical experience in advance of the start of the course is preferable. However, for applicants applying for our BSc (Hons) Agriculture programmes, who do not come from a farm background and who do not have the relevant contacts necessary to complete the work experience, we recognise that this may be difficult to achieve. Applicants who are assessed to be in this position, following interview, will be offered the opportunity to enter the course via the Access to Agriculture programme, where help to gain the relevant practical experience is provided during the first year of study.,4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a Science,Where an applicant was not given access to GCSE Science, a BTEC level 2 in Science will be accepted as an alternative at a grade M. Confirmation will be required from the school/college that GCSE Science was not an option.,Applicants can expect to receive offers including specific grades in specific subjects (for example, a B or C at A level, or an M or D for BTEC modules)Biology A Level (or equivalent) preferred (but not mandatory).When combining qualifications no more than one Subsidiary Diploma or Diploma (or comparable qualification such as an Extended Certificate) will be considered alongside A levels (two A levels for BSc). IELTS 6 overall needed.

agronomist, technical representative or trainee arable farm manager

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