Overview

Learning Outcomes

The Agrobiotechnology program from Kazakh Agro-Technical Research University (KATRU) will help you:

Define, describe, analyze and operate the means and methods of modern science in professional activities, carry out pedagogical activities in organizations of higher, special education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, use special knowledge for critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new complex ideas and manage personnel in the field of agronomy and biotechnology
To differentiate the variety of methods of modern "omics" technologies and molecular biology, to solve applied problems and problems in the field of plant genomics. Organize proteomic and molecular studies, conduct experiments with the analysis and interpretation of the results to solve the problems of agricultural biotechnology
To do scientific research and practical activities for the future development of crop production, based on a systematic scientific approach to the reproduction and cultivation of safe plant products using the knowledge of genetic engineering, micropropagation and compounds of secondary metabolites.
Systematize, analyze, demonstrate and interpret information in a professional language from different sources. Expand and generalize the results of the analysis to solve the problem. Demonstrate the ability to have a sustained interest in developing new ideas or processes and a high level of understanding of the processes. Analyze and evaluate biosafety risks in solving the problems of agricultural biotechnology and establish tools for the distribution of legal duties

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics with the basics of selection and seed breeding
Molecular phylogenies
Plant clonal micropropagation
Secondary metabolites and their production
Genetic engineering (genome editing)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English, Russian

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Astana, Kazakhstan

Disciplines

Biotechnology Agriculture View 12 other Masters in Agriculture in Kazakhstan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

an application form addressed to the head of the organization

a duplicate document of higher education
a duplicate of test certificate specified in paragraph 4 of Model Regulations of Admission to educational organizations that implement professional training program of postgraduate education (upon the existence)

personnel record card and document that proves working career (for those with work experience)
six photos (size 3x4 centimeters),
medical form 086,
identity card duplicate
list of scientific and methodological papers (upon the existence).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

750000 KZT / year

≈ 750000 KZT / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

750000 KZT / year

≈ 750000 KZT / year

Living costs

Astana

Kazakhstan

151250 - 222349 KZT / month

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