Our courses
Our postgraduate courses, offered both full-time and part-time, are built on a foundation of world-class research. They provide you with vital skills and knowledge needed to address some of the worlds major environmental challenges. With a focus on sciences, these courses are designed to prepare you for impactful roles in this evolving field.
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.
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.
Global Environmental Change, MSc
Explore the interactions between food, land, energy, water and climate on this research-active Master’s in Global Environmental Change.
Global Sustainable Development, MSc
How will we tackle ongoing global challenges? Join our MSc programme – Global Sustainable Development.
Natural Resources, MSc (by Research)
This MSc will help graduates and professionals gain skills and expertise in natural resources and sustainable development.
Why Greenwich is great for environmental science degrees
We've got a strong focus on the environment and sustainability at the University of Greenwich. Study with the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), and benefit from our research-led teaching and public events.

Transformative Change
A brand new Master’s degree at the University of Greenwich will give graduates the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to develop, facilitate and lead solutions to global sustainability challenges.

Study at the Natural Resources Institute
The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) is a specialist research, development and education organisation with a focus on agriculture, the environment, and sustainability.

Landing your dream job
When Miranda Elsby graduated from our MSc Agriculture for Sustainable Development, she was quickly snapped up by a well-known agricultural cooperative, Ocean Spray.
Greenwich recognised for food shortage breakthrough
The University's work to tackle food shortage in Africa has been celebrated by Universities UK. This includes a method to extend the shelf life of the critical cassava crop.
Research and partnerships
Research and scholarly activities inform our learning and teaching and complement the enterprise activities that we provide. The National Resources Institute (NRI) specialises in agriculture, environment and sustainability.
Applying science to global problems
Dr Frances Hawkes at the university’s Natural Resources Institute has worked on a pioneering solution against malaria, which affects over 200 million people every year.
Join us as a research student
Graduates from our undergraduate science courses can move on to our MRes degree. Normally, you will need a 2.1 or First. If you have a suitable research proposal in a science discipline, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.
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Dr Peter Burt
Principal Scientist
Julie Crenn
Food Safety Specialist
Dr Richard Fuchs
Principal Scientist
Dr Md. Mofakkarul Islam
Associate Professor of Food Security, Environment and Development
Dr Linda Nicolaides
Principal Scientist
Dr Conor Walsh
Environmental Scientist
Dr Meredith Williams
Senior Lecturer, GIS and Remote Sensing
Professor David Wray
Professor in Applied Analytical Chemistry, Centre Lead for Functional and Organised Molecules
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Why Greenwich?
Our historic campuses in London and Kent offer first-class facilities, inspiring teaching and a friendly, diverse community.

Our faculties
We help students achieve academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines and fields – through our excellent faculties.