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Overview
Why this programme?
- Broad knowledge about improved breeding of crop varieties which provides the basis for boosting food production and quality.
- Current trends in biotechnology and genetics.
Specialisations
Within the Plant Sciences programme at Wageningen University and Research you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.
- Crop Science
- Greenhouse Horticulture
- Natural Resource Management
- Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources
- Plant Pathology and Entomology
- Plant Breeding (online master's specialisation)
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Courses include:
- Systems Analysis and Modelling
- Crops, Physiology and Environment
- Quantitative Aspects of Crop Production
- Physiology of Plants in Horticulture
- Ecological Aspects of Bio-interactions
- Plant Breeding
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
A WUR BSc degree in Plant Sciences, a Dutch BSc in Biology, or equivalent.
The norm for this equivalence is an assessment of the student’s expertise in the field of plant sciences:- Agricultural sciences (agronomy, agroecology, crop production)
- Biology (plant physiology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, ecology)
- Horticulture
- Statistics (formulate hypotheses for population means, t-tests, confidence intervals, binomial and normal distributions)
- Mathematics (differentiation, integration, first order differential equations, calculus, linear algebra)
- Basics in chemistry and physics
- Research methodology
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International
19600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wageningen
700 - 800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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