Study at NRI

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is a specialist research, development and education organisation of the University of Greenwich, UK, with a focus on food, agriculture, environment, and sustainable livelihoods.

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The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University of Greenwich, UK, specialises in research and education focused on food, agriculture, the environment, and sustainable livelihoods.

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Our courses

The NRI's programmes are run at the University's Medway campus in Kent, UK. Here you'll find a stimulating and supportive environment for your studies, where our dynamic, innovative and practical programmes are designed and taught by researchers responding to real-world problems.

Select a course below to find out more and apply. If you have any questions please contact us.

Undergraduate

Biology (Extended), BSc Hons

This biology degree includes a foundation year. Explore subjects such as cancer therapeutics, pharmacology and neurological conditions.

  • Mode: Full time, Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Biology and biomedical science; Science

Biology, BSc Hons

Study our biology degree for topics including cancer, pharmacology and neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

  • Mode: Full time, Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Biology and biomedical science; Science

Postgraduate

Agriculture for Sustainable Development, MSc

Make a difference to the future of food production in developing countries with a Master’s in Agriculture for Sustainable Development.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Environmental sciences; Science

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice, MSc

Are you a professional working in food manufacturing? Gain a Master’s in Applied Food Safety & Quality Management at the University of Greenwich.

  • Mode: Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Human nutrition and health; Science

Applied Food Safety and Quality Management, PGDip/MSc

Are you a professional working in food manufacturing? Gain a Master’s in Applied Food Safety & Quality Management at the University of Greenwich.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Human nutrition and health; Science

Development Studies - Research, MPhil/PhD

Pursue original research in development studies with a research degree (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Greenwich’s Natural Resources Institute.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Science

Food Safety and Quality Management e-learning, PGCert/PGDip/MSc

If you’re a professional working in the food supply chain, this MSc Food Safety and Quality Management online learning course is perfect for you.

  • Mode: Distance
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Human nutrition and health; Science

Global Environmental Change With Industrial Practice, MSc

Explore the interactions between food, land, energy, water and climate on this research-active Master’s in Global Environmental Change.

  • Mode: Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Environmental sciences; Science

Global Environmental Change, MSc

Explore the interactions between food, land, energy, water and climate on this research-active Master’s in Global Environmental Change.

  • Mode: Full time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Environmental sciences; Science

Global Sustainable Development, MSc

How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our MSc programme – Global Sustainable Development.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Environmental sciences; Science

Natural Resources, MSc (by Research)

This MSc will help graduates and professionals gain skills and expertise in natural resources and sustainable development.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Environmental sciences

Next steps

Once you’ve decided on a course, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need to get a great start to university life.

Apply for accommodation

We guarantee accommodation to most new full-time students if you meet some simple conditions. Book as soon as possible to secure your place.

Review your finance options

There's still time to apply for a student loan if you need to. We also offer a range of awards, including a Commuter Bursary to assist new students with travel costs.

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