Overview

Implementation of eco-friendly plant production technologies, minimizing the hazards and risks to human health and the environment, is a major challenge worldwide. This challenge is faced by all economic sectors producing or using plants: agriculture, agrifood, cosmetics, pharmaceutics.

The objective of the Biocontrol Solutions for Plant Health training program from University of Côte d'Azur is to train students so they'll be able to conduct research programs and R&D of eco-friendly plant protection solutions.

BOOST Key Features

Training directly at the premises of Institut Sophia Agrobiotech,first laboratory on biocontrol in France.
Content in English provided by professors and researchers from Université Côte d’Azur (UCAJEDI) and invited experts.
Students acquire experience of teamwork by conducting mentored team-projects in professional situations: research projects, public-private collaborations, expertise, etc.in addition to long internships (4 to 6 months).
MSc BOOST benefits from a direct link with the fast-growing biocontrol, biostimulants and plant breeding innovation sectors thanks to the large network of partners.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Fundamentals: Biology*, Digital tools, Law & IP, Management

*Introduction to Biocontrol; Ecotoxicology; Analytical chemistry; Formulation technologies; Plant physiology & genetics; Evolution & adaptation, Ecology

Mentored projects in a professional environment: Research, Development, Expertise
Professional 4 to 6 months internships in a research laboratory or company

Year 2

Fundamentals: Biology*, Digital tools, Law & IP, Management

*New management approaches for agriculture; Plant physiology & genetics; Population genetics, biology & dynamics, Chemical & behavior ecology

Mentored projects in a professional environment: Research, Development, Expertise
Professional 6-month internship in a research laboratory or company

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sophia Antipolis, France

Disciplines

Agriculture Botany View 13 other Masters in Agriculture in France

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Academic requirements

Eligible students hold a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits or equivalent with certified translation in English) and wish to specialize in research & innovation on plant genetic improvement, biological control, defense stimulation or biostimulation.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CV (in English or in French)
Cover/Motivation letter (in English – letters in French will not be accepted)
Copy of your passport, previous diploma and your grades. These documents must be translated (in English or in French) and officially certified. Students who are in their final bachelor year will need to send a certificate of registration instead of the diploma. However, a diploma is compulsory and must be sent as soon as possible and no later than end of July.
2 letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are compulsory. They can be written by a professor or a non-academic relation (internship chaperone for instance). The minimum is two, but you may submit more if you wish

Optional: proof of good English competencies (TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent). This document is not compulsory. If the application is of interest English level will be evaluated during the interview.

European and non-European students are welcome to apply to BOOST MSc!

Student insurance

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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

5000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

300 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 300 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Sophia Antipolis

640 - 950 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

For more information about scholarships please see: https://univ-cotedazur.eu/msc-programs/tuition-fees/are-you-an-international-student

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