MSc Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise at Durham University

Tackle the global food crisis and pioneer groundbreaking solutions that will revolutionise agriculture, as you gain expertise to lead scientific breakthroughs and drive commercial innovations in food production and plant biotechnology. Our MSc in Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise explores the need for society to increase agricultural productivity amid global warming and can equip you with the skills and experience in biotechnological innovation and commercial know-how to support the vital efforts to shape food production in the future. The course is designed to enhance scientific understanding of plant biotechnology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study seven taught modules delivered through a wide-ranging mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group classes and practical laboratory-based workshops. The final element of the course is a research project carried out on a subject of interest. The project brings together your laboratory, research and planning skills into a MSc thesis under the direct guidance of a research-active supervisor. Compulsory modules include Research Project, Frontiers in Plant Science, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Data Science, Strategic Innovation and Technology Development, Technology in the Biosciences.

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