Crop Protection (M.Sc.)
Introduction
Crop Protection (M.Sc.) is a 2 years Masters program taught at Georg August Universitat, Gottingen, Germany. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Crop Protection (M.Sc.) from Georg August Universitat you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Crop Protection (M.Sc.) you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Food Inspector, Production Manager, Food Technologist, Environmental Consultant, Agronomist.
Get the basis for an international career in agricultural sciences: The international Master Programme Crop Protection addresses for mankind vital issues of crop health within sustainable crop production systems. The study program is research and practice-oriented, international and multidisciplinary. It opens career chances in agricultural sciences and institutions, and in the agro-industries. An internship in a private company or research institution offers the opportunity to link academic training with experience in interdisciplinary teamwork in a professional environment.
The interdisciplinary course of study "Crop Protection " is held in the English language. It unifies the subject areas that deal with the cause, development, and spread of damage to crops, the development, and application of efficient preventative and curative measures to fight damage as well as their effects on the environment and society.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Crop Protection (M.Sc.) at Georg August Universitat for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Georg August Universitat.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Georg August Universitat as pre-requiste for admission in Crop Protection (M.Sc.).
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Bachelor degree (with a score of at least 3.0) and a selection interview
Knowledge of the English language (verification required)
Courses Units
You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/148939.html
The program comprises 120 credits (ECTS)
a) Divisional studies (compulsory modules) 30 C
- Scientific Working Methods (9 C)
- 6-8 week internship (9 C)
- Pesticides I: Mode of Action and Application Techniques, Resistance to Pesticides (6 C)
- Pesticides II: Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Metabolism, Regulation and Registration (6 C)
b) Area of professionalization (elective compulsory modules) 60 C, 6 of which are for key competencies
c) Master's thesis 30 C (incl. 6 C for the colloquium)
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers:
Scholarships
72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.