24 monthsProgramme duration
21,900 EURTuition Fee/year
15 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Whether we are developing renewable resources or designing the food systems of tomorrow, one thing is clear: The future is plant-based! Understanding the fascinating biology of plants and how they function in their natural habitat and our fields and greenhouses forms the basis of the Master's in Plant Sciences. From molecules to global ecosystems and from data science to field work: this programme offers students a dynamic and internationally top-rated learning environment. You will learn to use the power of plants to help solve major global challenges, such as food security, biodiversity loss and climate change.
In the Master's in Plant Sciences you will gain both scientific knowlegde and practical research skills. You will learn to tackle real-life problems through active teaching methods with dedicated lecturers and world-class researchers.
You will learn to:
- Assess the genetics, physiology, ecology and bio-interactions of plants using state-of-the art research methods
- Apply your knowledge to address global challenges in food security and sustainability
- Design and perform scientific experiments independently to solve research questions in the field of plant sciences
- Communicate your knowledge and research through writing and presenting, tailored to your target audience
- Collaborate with a diverse group of students and staff across scientific disciplines
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Whether we are developing renewable resources or designing the food systems of tomorrow, one thing is clear: The future is plant-based! Understanding the fascinating biology of plants and how they function in their natural habitat and our fields and greenhouses forms the basis of the Master's in Plant Sciences. From molecules to global ecosystems and from data science to field work: this programme offers students a dynamic and internationally top-rated learning environment. You will learn to use the power of plants to help solve major global challenges, such as food security, biodiversity loss and climate change.
In the Master's in Plant Sciences you will gain both scientific knowlegde and practical research skills. You will learn to tackle real-life problems through active teaching methods with dedicated lecturers and world-class researchers.
You will learn to:
- Assess the genetics, physiology, ecology and bio-interactions of plants using state-of-the art research methods
- Apply your knowledge to address global challenges in food security and sustainability
- Design and perform scientific experiments independently to solve research questions in the field of plant sciences
- Communicate your knowledge and research through writing and presenting, tailored to your target audience
- Collaborate with a diverse group of students and staff across scientific disciplines
Admission Requirements
The norm for this equivalence is
An assessment of the students' expertise in the field of plant sciences:
- Agricultural sciences (agronomy, agroecology, crop production)
- Biology (plant physiology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, ecology)
- Horticulture
And all of the following topics:
- Statistics (formulate hypotheses for population means, t-tests, confidence intervals, binomial and normal distributions)
- Mathematics (differentiation, integration, first order differential equations, calculus, linear algebra)
- Basics in chemistry and physics
- Research methodology
Not all topics mentioned need to be mastered at the same level; they will be weighed by the Admission Board per individual application.
Tuition fees
International
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