Master of Science Degree in Crop Improvement
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- Duration
- 2 years
- Institution
- Midlands State University
Entry requirements
As the institution publishes it
At least a Class 2.2 first degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture or related fields.
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About this programme
Teaches the science of developing better crop varieties through breeding, genetics and biotechnology tools, aiming for higher yields, resilience to drought and pests, and better quality. Offered at master's level, it builds on a first degree and typically combines coursework with a research dissertation.
What you will study
Plant breeding methods, quantitative and molecular genetics, biotechnology, seed systems, trial design, statistics and a research thesis.
Further study and pathways
PhD research in breeding or genomics; careers in seed houses and research institutes.
Source: Midlands State University: MSU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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