Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
 
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Foto: Jenny Svennås-Gillner, SLU 

Plant Biology, 120 credits

How do plants adapt to changes in the environment and why do plants look like they do?


The programme is open for students with an equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Biology. The target group is Swedish as well as international students from all over the world with a keen interest in different aspects of plant biology such as physiology, plant pathology, plant-microbe interactions, production biology, stress, photosynthesis, diversity, breeding and plant development.

Programme scope: 2 years, 120 credits

Specialization: Plant Biology
Next start: Uppsala 02 September 2013
Number of admission places: 30

Deadline for application: 15 January 2013

Future


The aim of the programme is to prepare for post graduate studies and research in plant biology as well as to give an education attractive on the job market. After graduation you will be able to work within agriculture extension, agricultural companies, plant breeding, foreign aid, public administration and universities.

Prerequisites


Equivalent to Bachelor's degree of 180 credits including 90 credits in the subject Biology.

Knowledge equivalent to English B from upper secondary school.
Page updated: 2012-10-26.
 

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