Agrobiology – (M.Sc.)

With a Master of Science in Agrobiology you can help to change, optimise and define the terms and conditions for tomorrow's food production for the benefit of your own and future generations.

In a world with a changing climate and a growing population, agriculture and society face huge challenges. Many issues must be taken into account. The food supply must increase and food production must be more efficient. There is also a need to improve animal health and welfare and to protect our natural environment and resources.

How do we ensure a cost-competitive food industry while at the same time taking animal welfare into consideration? How do we make better use of the natural ressources without affecting the environment? How do we improve food production while meeting goals for organic agriculture?

If you are interested in one or more of the above issues, this degree programme is just the right for you! You can choose from the different specialisations:

* Animal Health and Welfare
* Plant Nutrition and Health
* Organic Agriculture

Note: Together with three partner universities Aarhus University have developed the double degree programme Organic Agriculture and Food Systems (EUR-Organic).

ProfileConsumers and society in general place ever-increasing demands on animal production in relation to quality, health and welfare and on crop production in relation to quality and the environment. These demands can be related to the interaction between food quality and the health benefits of the food. They can also be related to the interaction between agricultural usage of land and other natural resources and environmental effects. Or ethical issues in animal production. While keeping these aspects in mind, it is also imperative in our globalised world that agricultural production is competitive.

For producers, businesses and organisations it is therefore becoming increasingly important to gain access to knowledge that makes it possible to manage and develop food production that is in keeping with the demands placed on it by consumers and society in general. With a Master in Agrobiology you can help generate and apply that knowledge.

The programme provides you with tools to evaluate, choose and use theoretical and experimental methods for exposing interactions in primary plant and animal production. You will also be equipped to communicate agricultural science on the scientific and popular science levels.

As a student you will obtain specialist knowledge in aspects of agriculture relating to quality, biology, communication, technology and organisation. And you will obtain academic knowledge about primary agriculture based on research at the highest international level in animal production, plant production and organic agriculture.

You create your own profile by choosing line and elective subjects. On the basis of these you will acquire specialised knowledge about the agricultural aspects of food production, such as:

* Important factors for animal health, physiology and welfare
* Foodstuff quality
* Crop nutrition and physiology and nutrient supply
* Organic animal and crop production, including farm management, production, quality and environment

Read more about the specific profile for the three specialisations in the description of the specialisations.

Professional Aim

With an MSc in Agrobiology you are well equipped to seek a wide variety of jobs within the fields of plant production, animal production and organic agriculture. You will be able to work in consultancy firms - nationally and internationally - and for local authorities, regions, ministries, public administrations and the EU. You will also be qualified to work within primary agriculture and in agriculture and food-related industries. Other job opportunities are available in food administration, certification, teaching and in trade associations.

Interdisciplinary and International MSc Programme

Agrobiology has its roots in the high-impact research that the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences undertakes in Denmark and abroad. Teachers on the Agrobiology course are scientists who rank among the best in the world in their field. As a student you are therefore sure to receive the newest, most relevant and topical knowledge.

The topics of the degree are global and with the considerable Danish expertise and experience in this area the degree attracts students from abroad. We therefore guarantee that you will be challenged on both the scientific and social levels as you will have many fellow students from various nations. It also means that you will be taught in English.