We offer a range of study options from free online resources to postgraduate qualifications. There is a global shortage of skilled leaders in sustainable farming and food systems. All of our study options have been designed in response to the challenges facing humanity.Study options will equip students with the knowledge and skills to help deliver the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and optimise economic, environmental and societal requirements of food production systems.Knowledge gained in these fields will be essential for the world leaders of tomorrow.TitleModeQualificationAgriculture and Food Security on campusPhDFood SafetyonlinePG - MSc/Dip/Cert/PPDGlobal Food Security and NutritiononlinePG - MSc/Dip/Cert/PPDPlanetary Healthonline/on campusPG - MSc/Dip/CertSustainable Lands and Cities online/on campusPG - MSc/Dip/CertData Driven Sustainability onlinePG - Cert/PPDShort courses - credit bearingonlinePG - PPDIntroduction to Sustainable Food Systems and Food SecurityonlineCPDThe Power of Data in Farm Animal Practice onlineCPDSustainable Global Food Systems onlineMOOCMore study opportunities from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary StudiesPostgraduate studyCPD courses and resourcesMOOCs PhDThe PhD is a recognised postgraduate qualification and is study supervised by research. Depending on the field of study, there may be a pre-defined PhD project or applicants may need to develop a research idea. Students enrolling on a PhD are subject to University of Edinburgh academic and English language entry requirements.PG - MSc/Dip/Cert/PPDThe Masters degree is a recognised postgraduate qualification and is awarded on successful completion of 180 credits of learning. The Certificate phase comprises of 60 credits of learning with the Diploma adding an additional 60 credits to a total of 120 credits. Individual courses can be taken as standalone, credit-bearing study through the Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) scheme.The MSc programme is structured to allow sequential progression from PPd to Certificate to Diploma to Masters, however students can exit on completion of any of the earlier phases.Students enrolling for any phase of this programme are subject to the University of Edinburgh academic and English language entry requirements as well as standard tuition fees for postgraduate study.PG - MSc/Dip/CertThe Masters degree is a recognised postgraduate qualification and is awarded on successful completion of 180 credits of learning. The Certificate phase comprises of 60 credits of learning with the Diploma adding an additional 60 credits to a total of 120 credits.The MSc programme is structured to allow sequential progression from Certificate to Diploma to Masters, however students can exit on completion of any of the earlier phases.Students enrolling for any phase of this programme are subject to the University of Edinburgh academic and English language entry requirements as well as standard tuition fees for postgraduate study.PG - Cert/PPDThe Certificate is a recognised postgraduate qualification and is awarded on successful completion of 60 credits of learning. Individual courses can be taken as standalone, credit-bearing study through the Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) scheme.Students enrolling for the Certificate or PPD are subject to the University of Edinburgh academic and English language entry requirements as well as standard tuition fees for postgraduate study.PG - PPDIndividual courses from within our MSc degrees can be taken as standalone, credit-bearing study through the Postgraduate Professional Development (PPD) scheme. Students can take up to 50 credits of study as PPD. Students enrolling on any course are subject to the University of Edinburgh academic and English language entry requirements as well as standard tuition fees for postgraduate study.CPDContinuing Professional Development (CPD) supports working professionals to upskill with non-credited learning. Our resources are aimed at teachers designing material for the primary and secondary classrooms and farm animal professionals. These resources are available on demand and are open to any learner.MOOCMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free short online courses and offer learners the chance to sample a subject free of charge. These resources are available on demand and are open to any learner. This article was published on 2024-09-02