MSc Agricultural Biosciences at Technical University of Munich

This international program Agricultural Biosciences focuses on basic biological research for an efficient and sustainable agricultural production of crop and livestock species. It integrates quantitative and computational approaches in a unique, interdisciplinary agricultural study program. Agricultural biosciences offer solutions to major societal challenges. Taught at Weihenstephan (Freising).

Faculty: TUM School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

During the first and second semester five compulsory modules - Physiology, Plant and Animal Cell Biology, Immunology: Crop and Livestock Health and Disease, Genetics and Genomics as well as Statistical Computing and Data Analysis - have to be completed. After passing these core courses, students possess solid knowledge in basic biological concepts relevant for agricultural production. Elective modules are very important in the study program.

Career pathways

Upon graduating, you can find employment in the national or international job market, for example at universities, research institutes, in the public sector or in biotech, breeding and life science companies. Career opportunities also open up in the field of international organizations such as the CGIAR centers, FAO and World Health Organization (WHO).

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