University Master's Degree in Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology

Several changes have been made to the study plan of this master's degree. Please check the information on the latest version here: Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology / Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology

General information

  • Inter-University
  • Credits: 60 ECTS
  • Beginning of the pre-enrolment period 13/01/2023
    See the calendar
  • Pre-registration period: Closed
  • Places: 25 places
  • Price: €27.67 per credit (EU citizens and non-EU holding an EU permit). 2022/23 Academic year.
    €75 per credit (non-EU citizens who do not hold an EU residence permit). 2022/23 Academic year.

  • Language: English (100%)
  • Mode: Classroom-based learning
  • Teaching centre: Faculty of Biosciences

Several changes have been made to the study plan of this master's degree. Please check the information on the latest version here:  Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology / Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology


Career options

Career options include both basic research and practical applications in the field of plant biology.

This Master's degree will train you as a professional qualified to work in academic and research sectors pertaining to universities, research centres and institutes, and R&D departments of biotechnological and/or plant improvement industries.

Additional career options include the identification and conservation of plant germplasm (germplasm collections, botanical gardens, etc.), identification and evaluation of plant drugs used both in the pharmaceutical and food industry; with particular emphasis on identifying and evaluating transgenic food.

The master's degree also meets the academic needs of research staff who wish to undertake their PhD studies in the area of Plant Biology and Biotechnology.

Testimonials

Work placements

Coordinator university:

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Participating universities

Universitat de Barcelona

Collaborating institutions:

Centre de Recerca en Agrigenòmica

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