WeUni docsity Logo
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degrees
Online
Main fields of study

Master in Plant and Forest Biotechnology

Umeå University - Faculty of Science and Technology


Location

Sweden

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Biotechnology

Duration

2 Years

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition Fee

Request info

Program Description

Master's Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology

Plant biotechnology is an important tool to solve global problems. How do we produce enough food in the world? How do we develop renewable fuels and manage ecosystems in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner? The Master’s programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology gives you specialised competence and skills to recognize, understand and find solutions to these challenges.

Plant biotechnology is becoming increasingly important as a tool to solve some of the global problems related to feed, fuel and ecosystem management in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. The Master of Science Programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology offers students a specialized competence and skills to recognize, understand and find solutions to these challenges.

Plant and Forest Biotechnology from Inhousebyrån on Vimeo .

The programme is based upon a set of coordinated courses which together amount to 80 credits (120 ECTS credits) spread over two years. Up-to-date knowledge is provided about plant cell and molecular biology as well as plant growth and development. This is applied in the fields of plant breeding, biotechnology, and functional genomics. The programme is organized by the Department of Plant Physiology (Umeå University) and the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) which together form the Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC). The education is anchored around the various research topics of UPSC.

Instruction

The programme provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge about plant physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology and functional genomics; together with an understanding of the ethical, ecological and legal aspects of plant biotechnology. Advanced knowledge is given in plant cell and molecular biology as well as plant growth and development. This knowledge is then applied in the fields of plant breeding, biotechnology, and functional genomics. The different courses within the programme contain a variety of laboratory experiments, providing the students with hands-on experience and training in how to design, perform and report scientific experiments. The programme also gives students the opportunity to establish contacts with agricultural and forestry biotechnology companies.

Further studies?

Following your degree you can apply for PhD programmes in plant biology, plant biotechnology, plant microbiology and bioinformatics.

Want to know more - chat with our students

About the School

Umeå University was founded in 1965 and is Sweden's fifth oldest university. Today, we have a strong international and multicultural presence with students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. As one of the leading comprehensive universities in the nation, we are alive with enthusiasm, creativity and fresh ideas.

We constantly strive towards being one of Scandinavia and Europe's best environments for education , research and community engagement that meets the challenges of an ever-increasing global society.

Similar programs

Master in Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy

Università degli Studi di Milano

logo Università degli Studi di Milano

Italy

Biotechnology

Master of Science (MSc)


English

2 Years

Find out more

Master in Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)

Università degli Studi di Milano

logo Università degli Studi di Milano

Italy

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Medicine

Master of Science (MSc)


English

2 Years

Find out more

Master in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine

Università degli Studi di Milano

logo Università degli Studi di Milano

Italy

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology

Master of Science (MSc)


English

2 Years

Find out more

Master in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Università degli Studi di Milano

logo Università degli Studi di Milano

Italy

Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics

Master of Science (MSc)


English

2 Years

Find out more