Crop Sciences at University of Hohenheim

About

Cultivated Plants for the Future Crop scientists develop cultivation systems that have high yields and are also ecological and sustainable. The programme is therefore designed to train students to take on scientific tasks in research institutions and the private sector, offering a well-founded methodological and biotechnological education for up-and-coming crop scientists. Specialisation in â€œPlant Breeding and Seed Scienceâ€ or â€œPlant Nutrition and Plant Protectionâ€ Optimal scientific infrastructure for crop sciences Practically oriented with the Agricultural Experiment Station and the State Plant Breeding Institute The Masterâ€™s programme teaches methodological, biological, physiological, molecular-genetic, and biometric principles. The goal of the degree programme is to increase the efficiency of culture crops and cultivation systems in regard to converting light and additional resources into: food feed for animals fibres In light of the growing world population with a limited amount of cultivatable area, this goal is and remains a key challenge. After their studies, graduates can develop their own approaches for answering the changing questions in modern plant breeding, plant development, and plant production systems. This requires a broad understanding, stretching from basic biology to physiology and ecology as well as bioinformatics and expert systems. Graduates acquire in-depth knowledge in their field of study, develop critical thinking skills, and are able to conduct cutting-edge research. Potential areas of employment are: Plant cultivation and seed companies Grain and greenhouse companies Chemical-pharmaceutical industry Service industry and consulting Non-governmental organisations Public and private research facilities Agrochemical companies Successful completion of the MSc programme also qualifies students for participation in a doctoral degree programme.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants require an above-average Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent degree in agriculture or a related discipline, following at least three years of university studies or German FH studies. Apart from grades and educational achievements, professional experience, motivation, and other relevant activities will be considered. Students are expected to have a solid background in statistical and scientific processes, and they should be computer-literate.