Master of Science in Plant Science
Together with other research institutes established at Aas, UMB provides state-of-the-art knowledge based on a broad range of disciplines. UMB's main objectives are:
- To be a major player in the field of life sciences, focusing on the core disciplines:
- biology, food and environmental science
- land use and natural resource management
- as well as associated aesthetic and technical subjects
- To actively contribute to business development and continue to strengthen the scientific basis for agriculture, aquaculture and other industries based on the utilisation of natural resources.
A broad range of study programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.
| Programme website | http://www.umb.no/study-options/a...e/master-of-science-in-plant-science (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Ingrid Bugge |
| Telephone | +47 64965525 |
| studieveileder-ipm@umb.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The programme provides specialisation in agriculture, horticulture, plant biology or plant pathology. You can choose between three study options:
1)Agriculture and horticulture, focusing on: - Flowers, fruits, berries and vegetables - Cereal, fibre and oil plants and diverse fodder plants - Physiological processes in plants, affected by external conditions (nutrients, temperature, light and daylength) - How plant breeding are used to meet the market 2)Plant biology, focusing on: - Environment and climate effects on plant functions - Genetics and molecular methods 3)Plant pathology The specialisation is a cooperation between the Nordic countries and is focusing on plant health and plant protection . Choice of electives provides the possibility for individual adjustments in the study programmes. |
| Application deadline |
February 01 for international applicants
April 15 for applicants holding a Norwegian or Nordic degree, or a Norwegian Civic Registration number (fødselsnummer) |
| Nokut certification |
Yes (What is this?) |
| Formal prerequisites | The applicants must obtain a Bachelor's degree in plant science, biology, biotechnology or equivalent education that includes basic knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, plant physiology, and natural sciences. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Natural Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Ås, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Scholarship | For further information, please look at: http://www.umb.no/international-relations/article/scholarships |
| Application procedures | For further information, please look at: http://umb.no/study-options/article/admission |
