Our MSc Crop Biotechnology explores the application and future potential of plant biotechnology in crop production systems. It will provide you with an advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the theoretical, practical and transferable skills of crop biotechnology and allied biotechnologies.
The MSc offers the exciting opportunity to study at advanced level in an internationally important and rapidly advancing area which offers prestigious career opportunities for well qualified graduates. We also offer the crop biotechnology programme at postgraduate diploma and postgraduate certificate level.
to learn the practical aspects of biotechnology companies,research stations, plantations and other relevant institutions.It will provide you with an advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the theoretical, practical and transferable skills of crop biotechnology and allied biotechnologies, placing you in an excellent position to undertake research or develop a leading career in the fields of crop biotechnology, genome research and related agro-industries.
The MSc in Crop Biotechnology course can be completed either one year full-time or two years part-time and is comprised of taught modules and a research project. In a full-time course, you will take 60 credits of modules each semester and then undertake a laboratory or field-based research project in the third semester.
At least a second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in an agricultural, biological or other relevant science subject. Relevant workplace experience may be considered in some circumstances.
Applicants must have graduated from an approved university
IELTS: 6.0 (no elements below 5.5)
TOEFL (iBT): 79 (minimum 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking)
PTE (Academic): 55 (minimum 51)
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test
Source : The University of Nottingham