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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.

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Plant Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science

Plant Biology - Plant Pathology

Plant Biology - Plant Production Biology

Facts

Programme scope: 2 years, 120 credits

Specialization: Genetic and Molecular Plant Science
Next start: Uppsala 03 September 2012
Number of admission places: 5

Specialization: Plant Pathology
Next start: Uppsala 03 September 2012
Number of admission places: 5

Specialization: Plant Production Biology
Next start: Uppsala 03 September 2012
Number of admission places: 20

Deadline for application: 15 January 2012

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens:

- First instalment: 67500 SEK

- Total programme: 270000 SEK

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.

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