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M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
Wageningen University
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: May). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). |
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| Start date: | February 2014, September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
The programme concentrates on plant sciences and molecular biology and the integration of the disciplines, to provide healthy plants in a safe environment for food, non-food and health applications.
Plants form the basis of life as they convert sunlight into an inexhaustible source of food and renewable raw materials. Plants also have a stabilising effect in (agro-) ecosystems, a landscape function and ornamental value. We can't do without plants. Modern molecular biology has opened up a whole new range of techniques and possibilities to scientists working in the different fields of the classical plant sciences ( plant physiology, plant breeding, plant pathology). The combination of these disciplines forms a brand new domain: Plant Biotechnology. Due to technological development in the plant sciences, genomics and molecular genetics, molecular marker technology has accelerated the selection of new plant varieties with many favourable traits. It facilitates the design, development and management of transgenic plants. Plant Biotechnology aims to impart understanding of the basic principles of the plant sciences and molecular biology and the integration of these disciplines, to provide healthy plants in a safe environment for food, non-food, feed and health applications.
Contents
Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.
* The percentage of foreign students: 71%
* The percentage of foreign teachers: 6%
* The percentage of students abroad: 50%
* The percentage of teachers abroad: 15%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Specialities:
Functional Plant Genomics :
Plants for Human and Animal Health :
Molecular Plant Breeding and Pathology :
Requirements
Knowledge minimum: Grade Point Average of at least 70%; good skills in mathematics and/or statistics; basic computer skills.
Language test: Applicants must provide recent evidence of their spoken and written command of English.
Previous education: Bachelor's degree in biology, plant sciences, molecular (life) sciences, biotechnology or related fields.
Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 6
* IELTS speaking: 6
* TOEFL paper based: 550
* TOEFL computer based: 213
* TOEFL internet based: 79
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6 |
| CAE score: | 60(Grade A) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 550 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 213 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 79 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
Neso Indonesia:\r\nStuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.\r\nFor additional information: Website
Nuffic:\r\nThe Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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World Bank:\r\nSuccessful applicants for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home countries and Tokyo will also be provided. \r\nFor additional information: Website
Wagening Univerisity:\r\nThe Wageningen University Fund aims to maintain and strengthen the unique character of Wageningen University.
Since 1951, the Fund has been organising and financing activities that support excellent research and education and stimulate the academic development of students. \r\nFor additional information: Website
:\r\nThis fund exists to enable promising students from developing countries to study at Wageningen University. The long term goal is the training of talented experts who will go on to play leading roles in improving the agricultural production, rural development and environment in their own countries.
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United Nations:\r\nFor additional information: Website
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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