Overview

This exciting Global Plant Health MSc degree from the University of East Anglia is delivered by The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL), a world-renowned independent research institute at the forefront of plant health. TSL is celebrated for its award-winning breakthroughs in molecular plant–microbe interactions, plant immunity, and disease pathogenesis. You’ll be immersed in a dynamic research environment and learn directly from the scientists driving today’s discoveries—so you can help lead the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

You’ll learn how plants recognise pathogens and activate their defences—and how pathogens, in turn, evolve to evade them. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both laboratory-based and computational research at TSL. In addition, you’ll develop essential leadership skills to help you make a lasting impact throughout your career. TSL is generously supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and other donors, enabling cutting-edge research by approximately 100 scientists, including around 20 postgraduate students.

You’ll be taught by leading scientists from TSL, alongside expert instructors from across the Norwich Research Park—including the John Innes Centre, UEA, and international guest speakers. Studying on one of the world’s top campuses for plant and microbial science, you’ll be immersed in a thriving research environment and gain access to a powerful professional network.

To help guide your career, you’ll hear directly from TSL alumni who have taken diverse paths—including careers in biotech, policy, and more. This MSc will equip you with the skills and experience to pursue exciting opportunities in PhDs, start-ups, field-trial consultancies, and a wide range of other destinations.

Career opportunities:

Academic research and/or teaching
Registered Plant Health Professional
Plant health government policy making
Government Animal and Plant Health Agency
Plant Health Non-Governmental Organisation (e.g. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Non-Profit Agricultural Research Organisation (e.g. CIMMYT)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions and Plant Health
Experimental Approaches to Understand and Combat Disease
Data Science and Informatics for Plant Disease Research
Leadership, Project Management and Global Disease Response Strategies
Interdisciplinary Scenario-Based Research Project

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Degree classification UK Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent
Degree Subject Biological Science or equivalent that covers plant and/or microbial sciences.
Entry to this course is on a competitive basis. The Course Directors will assess each application based on the level of knowledge and experience of the following: molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study.
Applicants are required to submit two references with their application - at least one of these must be related to your most recent academic study.
A full, detailed CV should also be included with the application.

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Tuition Fees

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35450 GBP / year

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17975 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

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609 - 1044 GBP / month

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