Ibers Distance Learning

IBERS Distance learning is a collaboration between the Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University and the College of Engineering at Swansea University. Our aim is to provide a high-level conduit between current research and decision makers within bio-based businesses, which encompasses all aspects of the food and biotechnology pipelines. IBERS DL provides flexible and responsive postgraduate training to- update technical knowledge - embed a research culture in the workplace - provide a route to postgraduate qualifications and continuous professional development Who is it for? Our students are existing and ‘would-be’ technicians, consultants, researchers and managers working throughout the food and biotechnology pipelines: from raw material production, to processing and refining, to product development, to waste management and valorisation - or those wishing to move into these sectors. Environmental and economic sustainability cuts across all aspects of the programme.