Comments about Agricultural and Environmental Engineering MSc by research - At the institution - Bedford - Bedfordshire
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Objectives
Takes you on to a career either in agricultural or environmental engineering, which are increasingly becoming multi-national, pan-European industries. This MSc will provide a route into high-level industrial R&D and design, consultancy, management or academia. Companies such as Claas and environmental agencies have employed graduates from this course.
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Entry requirements
Suitable for those wishing to go on to a rewarding and dynamic engineering career in either the agricultural or environmental sectors.
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Academic title
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering MSc by research
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Course description
Course description
The research project is the key element of the Agricultural and Environmental Engineering MSc by Research and provides the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of study in line with students’ career interests and aspirations.
To reflect the current pan-European approach of many multi-national organisations, many of the projects can be undertaken in continental Europe.
As well as the latest computer hardware and software facilities – including computer aided engineering (CAE), finite element analysis (FEA), geographical information systems (GIS), digital terrain modelling (DTM) and satellite image analysis – students use the following state-of-the-art research facilities:
* comprehensive land equipment laboratory
* unique UK soil dynamics laboratory
* unique Off-Road Vehicle Dynamics facility
* irrigation and drainage laboratory, including impressive rainfall simulator equipment
* soil physics and mechanics laboratory
* biological and chemical analysis facilities.