Program Overview

Sustainable agricultural productivity growth in the face of climate and environmental change; soil quality deterioration; the antimicrobial resistance of plant pests - these are some of the major challenges facing global life scientists.

The Master’s Program in Plant Biosecurity offers students the expertise to understand and find solutions to these and other pertinent global biosecurity problems in a dynamic applied research setting.

Key Features Opportunity to conduct thesis research with leading scientists as project supervisors Access to the Institute’s world-class laboratories Learning through participation in real-life, problem-oriented research projects English language of instruction Accommodation the city center of Tyumen Classes in Tyumen and St. Petersburg Learning Outcomes and Core Competencies ... [-]

Master in Tropical and International Forestry (M.Sc. study focus)

The M.Sc. program Tropical and International Forestry focuses on sustainable management and conservation of forest ecosystems worldwide, especially in the tropical and subtropical forests of developing or emerging countries. Graduates of the program work in forest management all around the world, often in cooperation with international research and development organizations.Along with the formal course-work, students gain intercultural work- and life-experience by interacting with international colleagues and professors. Experience has shown that personal and professional contact established during this MSc program is an excellent way to expand the students’ professional network.... [-]

The degree programme aims to prepare future Agriculture technicians with high skills and capable of work in the horticultural sector in a global and international context. Students will experience multidisciplinary training and research-led teaching in subjects covering the main aspects of horticultural production and the supply chain with particular attention to the environmental sustainability and social and economic protection (People-Planet Profit).

5 reasons to enrol on the degree programme Thanks to an international, multicultural environment, students are trained to become globally-employable experts Multidisciplinary and international courses to train highly-skilled professionals From the first year, students are in touch with the main players in the field This degree programme is taught entirely in English, with classes held both in Bologna and Bolzano Course graduates will earn a double degree with a foreign university Admission requirements ... [-]

International Master of Horticulture Science Key Facts Program: C-HOE Horticultural Engineering Field of study: C-HOE-IMHS International Master of Horticulture Science Level of qualification: Master continuing Mode of study: full-time Qualification awarded: Master's degree Specific admission requirements:

Completed bachelor degree program and entrance examination, if required.

Qualification requirements and regulations:

Finished Bachelor's degree program with a bachelor diploma.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning:

There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning. The recognition procedure of the university is guided by the Act No. 111/1998 on Higher Education Institutions and the university "Study and Examination Rules".... [-]

Master's Program in Plant and Forest Biotechnology

Plant biotechnology is becoming increasingly important as a tool to solve some of the global problems related to feed, fuel and ecosystem management in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. The Master of Science Program in Plant and Forest Biotechnology offers students a specialized competence and skills to recognize, understand and find solutions to these challenges. The program is based upon a set of coordinated courses which together amount to 80 credits (120 ECTS credits) spread over two years. Up-to-date knowledge is provided about plant cell and molecular biology as well as plant growth and development. This is applied in the fields of plant breeding, biotechnology, and functional genomics. The program is organized by the Department of Plant Physiology (Umeå University) and the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) which together form the Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The education is anchored around the various research topics of UPSC.... [-]