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 | Voraussetzungen und Studieninhalte des Agrar-Studiengangs Crop Sciences (Master) an der Universität Hohenheim.
Steckbrief Crop Sciences "Master"
- Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Standard Period of study
4 semesters
- Language of instructions
English
- Number of places
40 places
- Selection procedure
See admission requirements
- Selection criteria
Marks from previous university study programme(s), marks from field-related subjects, ranking, letters of recommendation from professors, language test score, professional training, letter of motivation
- Verification of the Bachelor-degree
Admission is possible if the Bachelor's degree
has been submitted by the start oft the lecture period
Application
- for the first semester: winter semester only: July 15th Citizens of Germany
(the EU and holders of a German university entrance qualification)
Winter semester only: March 15th
(Non-EU citizens)
- for higher subject-related semesters: winter semester: July 15th
(Citizens of Germany, the EU and holders of a German university entrance
qualification)
winter semester: March 15th (Non-EU citizens)
summer semester: -
Formal requirements
- 180 credits
- Applicants require, an above-average Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Agricultural Biology, Agriculture or a related discipline with course contents of which half are similar to these two B.Sc. degrees is required, following at least three years of university studies.Admission is ultimately based on students' grade point averages.
- For German students, an above-average FH-degree is generally acceptable instead of a Bachelor's degree.
- Over and above these general entry requirements, selection will be based upon grades, educational background and relevant professional experience. Additional professional qualifications may also be considered.
- Proof of English language skills (e.g. 79 ibt TOEFL)
Language skills
Proof of English language skills (e.g. 79 ibt TOEFL)
Accreditation
scheduled
Contents
The two-year programme comprises four semesters, during which 15 thematic modules and the Master’s thesis must be completed.
The programme focuses on three fields:
Crop Physiology and Nutrition
The focus of this major is on plant nutrition, plant symbioses, crop quality improvement, as well as on crop-environment interactions, in order to develop technological approaches and management practices with the objective of producing high yields and high quality fruit and grain crops.
Plant Breeding and Seed Science
Students are trained in the entire repertoire of classical and modern technologies in plant breeding, breeding methodological thinking, biometry in plant breeding, as well as in seed science.
Crop Protection
Starting with descriptive and molecular biology, as well as modern strategies of crop protection, students may subsequently specialize in phytopathology, entomology or weed science.
Modules
1 + 2 Sem.: - 3 compulsory Modules
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Metric and Categorical Data
- Crop Physiology
- Methods of Scientific Working for Crop Sciences
1 + 2 + 3 Sem: 5 Compulsory Modules in one of the 3 Majors
- Crop Physiology and Nutrition
- Crop Protection
- Plant Breeding and Seed Science
7 elective modules
4 Sem.: Master's thesis
Objectives
The Master's programme in Crop Sciences seeks to apply biological, physiological, molecular genetic and biometric principles to crops and cropping systems in order to increase their efficiency. Graduates are prepared to creatively solve the changing problems in modern crop development, production and management. This requires a breadth of understanding, from. Crop Sciences majors at the University of Hohenheim concentrate on the interrelationships among the physiological and biological factors regulating crop productivity.
Career Perspectives
The graduates acquire in-depth knowledge on their chosen field, develop critical thinking skills and conduct original, cutting-edge research. . Potential areas of employment are:
- Plant cultivation and seed companies
- Grain and greenhouse companies
- Food Industry
- Chemical-pharmaceutical Industry
- Service enterprise and consulting companies
- Cooperatives and non-governmental groups
- Public and private research centers
- Agrichemical companies
The M.Sc. programme also qualifies and prepares students to continue their studies with a Ph.D.
Quelle: Universität Hohenheim |
