Master of Science [M.S] [Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science] From Uppsala University

We offer a broad range of courses (both in class and individual) making it possible for you to improve your personal competitiveness. The required subject depth and complementary knowledge within your education will open up the job market for you.?

During the programme you can expect to:

• create your own profile to improve your personal competitiveness
• gain knowledge for plant breeding, biotechnology or conservation issues
• excellent basis for continued research

The goal of this?Master Programme in Biology - Genetic and Molecular Plant Science from Uppsala University?is to reach an understanding of patterns and processes in living plants; genetics and genomics, growth, development and plant interaction with the environment - knowledge that can be used in plant breeding, biotechnology or conservation issues. Knowledge about plants and their interactions are fundamental in the work towards a sustainable development. The programme also provides an excellent basis for continued research.All teachers for the Master Programme in Biology, specialising in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science, are active scientists, ensuring that you get an education that reaches the absolute forefront of the respective field.

Career

Studying this specialisation will enable you to prepare yourself for PhD studies and research in plant biology and related biological sciences, and for qualified assignments within private companies or governmental agencies and other organisations. You will automatically get a network of contacts within the three universities and through your teachers you can gain contacts within the international research community.

This specialisation will give you knowledge and skills for a career as researcher, teacher or a qualified investigator within higher education and research, governmental agencies or private companies with a profile towards plant breeding, biotechnology or pharmacognosy. During the second year studying the courses of your own choice, together with the thesis project, gives you the possibility to develop your competence for a future career within inside or outside academia.