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MSc Crop Protection at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Get the foundation for an international career in agricultural sciences: The international Master’s programme “Crop Protection” addresses issues that are vital to humankind by focusing on crop health in sustainable crop production systems. The study programme is research- and practice-oriented, international, and multidisciplinary. It opens up career opportunities in agricultural research, public authorities and regulatory institutions, as well as in the agro-industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Training in conceptual and practical skills is provided through lectures, seminars, laboratory classes, field courses, and project work.

Career pathways

Get the foundation for an international career in agricultural sciences: The international Master’s programme “Crop Protection” addresses issues that are vital to humankind by focusing on crop health in sustainable crop production systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Limited admission (online application to the faculty). Application deadlines: Non-EU and Non-EEA-applicants: 01 December to 01 March each year. EU-and EEA applicants: 15 April to 15 June each year. Previous studies: Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural sciences, biology or a related discipline following at least 6 semesters with 180 ECTS at an accredited University. During the Bachelor’s program, applicants must have completed: At least 60 ECTS credits in plant sciences, including. 24 ECTS credits in crop production, plant breeding, or plant nutrition. 10 ECTS credits in phytomedicine (e.g. crop protection, phytopathology, agricultural entomology, or herbology). Language requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, CEFR; Unicert). Check English language requirements. Further required documents.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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