Overview

Lincoln University Canterbury’s MSc in Plant Breeding prepares you a career as a plant breeder in the cropping or pastoral industries. This is an in-demand role in New Zealand and globally with the need for increased food production and more restorative growing practices. Core content within this major is designed to align with internationally-recognised plant breeding qualifications, and is continually updated in collaboration with the New Zealand industry to maintain relevance.

What you'll learn

The research programme and accompanying facilities stretch from molecular biology to field-based breeding programmes. We maintain close ties with local plant breeding companies as well as with Crown Research Institute breeding programmes. This creates access to leading projects and breeding programmes across New Zealand, including regular field tours of South Island-based initiatives for both commercial and research reference.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experimentation
Plant Biochemistry
Plant Cell Physiology
Plant Pathology
Plant and Crop Physiology
Advanced Breeding and Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 8 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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80

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For a 240 credit Master's (thesis plus exam) you need a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
For the 120-credit Master's (thesis only) you need a relevant postgraduate Honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37000 NZD / year

≈ 37000 NZD / year
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Citizens or residents

9060 NZD / year

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Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

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Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Christchurch

Funding

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