Overview
The Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science from Uppsala University is a first-class education that gives you the freedom to create your own. It is offered jointly by Uppsala University, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Stockholm University.
Together we offer a broad range of courses (both in class and individual) making it possible for you to improve your personal competitiveness. The required subject depth and complementary knowledge within your education will open up the job market for you.Career
This specialisation will give you knowledge and skills for a career as researcher, teacher or a qualified investigator within higher education and research, governmental agencies or private companies with a profile towards plant breeding, biotechnology or pharmacognosy.
During the second year studying the courses of your own choice, together with the thesis project, gives you the possibility to develop your competence for a future career within inside or outside academia.Our graduates work at, for example, University of Pennsylvania, Singapore Botanical Garden and National Institute of Horticulture (Angers, France). Job titles include PhD student, curator and consultant.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamental and Molecular Systematics
- Ecology
- Evolutionary Processes
- Limnology
- Toxicology
- Trends in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Uppsala, Sweden
Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Botany View 3 other Masters in Botany in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.Also required is:
- 40 weeks of full-time studies (60 credits) in biology; and
- 20 weeks of full-time studies (30 credits) in chemistry.
Selection: Students are selected based on:
- a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
- a statement of purpose (1 page).
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
145000 SEK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 290000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Uppsala
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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