MSc Agrobioinformatics at Justus Liebig University Giessen

English-language programme combining bioinformatics tools and methods with agricultural issues, bridging computer science, biotechnology and modern agriculture. Students gain computational training to analyse and interpret data from genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and other biological disciplines.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 - Agricultural Sciences, Nutritional Sciences and Environmental Management  |  Department: Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

10 mandatory core modules and optional modules, from programming basics and quantitative genetics to developing analysis pipelines, with insights into plant protection, seed production and agrobiotechnology services such as genotyping, phenotyping, sequencing and double haploid production.

Career pathways

Graduates are interdisciplinary experts in agricultural sciences and bioinformatics, in very high demand from companies in plant protection, seed production and agrobiotechnological services.

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