Master [Plant Biology for Sustainable Production] From Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Knowledge of plant functions and their interaction with their surroundings is necessary for sustainable plant production and hence sustainable development. The programme is open for students with an equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

The target group is Swedish as well as international students from all over the world with a keen interest in different aspects of plant biology such as physiology, plant pathology, plant-microbe interactions, production biology, stress, photosynthesis, diversity, breeding and plant development.

The programme is run in collaboration with Uppsala University and Stockholm University.

UN's sustainable development goals in the education

SLU's educations creates knowledge which contributes to the goals for sustainable development, both in Sweden and internationally.

Plant products are of fundamental importance to mankind as food, animal feed, building material, fibres and medicine. How do we use this enormous resource? Plant biology is a central area of biology. The Master?s programme in plant biology will provide in-depth knowledge about plants as well as applied experience.

Future

The aim of the Plant Biology programme at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is to prepare for post graduate studies and research in plant biology as well as to give an education attractive on the job market. After graduation you will be able to work within agriculture extension, agricultural companies, plant breeding, foreign aid, public administration and universities.