MSc in Crop Biotechnology
Course content and structure
The MSc in Crop Biotechnology course can be completed either one year full-time or two years part-time and is comprised of taught modules and a research project. In a full-time course, students take 60 credits of modules each semester and then undertake a laboratory or field-based research project in the third semester.
Considering the biological nature of most project work and the time required to generate data, students commence project-related activities early in the first semester. This research continues throughout the second semester to provide appropriately established plant and crop systems for the third semester. The projects are focused to meet individual student interests, personal development and career plans.
We also offer a Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Biotechnology that is a one-year course in which students study 120 credits of taught modules. The Postgraduate Certificate in Crop Biotechnology is a one-year course in which students study 60 credits of taught modules.
Semester one
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Tissue Culture: Sexual and Somatic Genetics for Plant Improvement
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Plant Genetic Manipulation-Practical Techniques
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Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Plant Genetic Manipulation
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Principles of Crop Science
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Experimentation & Computing
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Research Project I
Semester two
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Crop Protection: New Perspectives
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Tropical Crops
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Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
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Current Issues in Crop Biotechnology
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Crop Research Techniques
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Research Project II
Entry requirements
Prospective students must hold at least an upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject such as biology, biotechnology, crop science which provides sufficient background for the course. In some circumstances relevant workplace experience may be accepted as qualification for entry.
English language requirements
Students whose native language is not English must fulfil one of the following conditions:
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IELTS average score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in each element, achieved no more than two years prior to admission
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TOEFL paper-based score of 550 with a minimum score of 4.0 in the Test of Written English or internet-based score of 79 with no less than 17 in any element, achieved no more than two years prior to admission
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successful completion of a full-time intensive English language and academic preparation course of appropriate length in the Centre for English Language Education
Applications
To apply for this course please visit our applications and fees website|. Please note there are different processes for International| and Malaysian| students.
