Postgraduate Prospectus

This course has a start date in September 

Plant biotechnology, genome research and plant breeding underpin all aspects of agriculture and horticulture and, reflecting this, the MSc in Plant Genetic Manipulation will provide you with the specialist knowledge and advanced practical, transferable skills of plant genetic manipulation and associated biotechnologies.

The programme also aims, through off-site visits, to widen awareness of the latest developments in, and requirements of, modern agro-industry as related to the exploitation of these technologies for a wide range of commercially important crops and horticultural plants.

You will undertake interrelated taught lecture and practical modules, a dissertation and a laboratory-based research project, the latter focused to meet your individual interests, personal development and career plans.

The course is targeted at both UK / EU and international students who wish to proceed to higher degree (PhD) studies or establish careers in academic and/or research institutes or agro-industry.

Course-specific entry requirements

Relevant work experience may, in some circumstances, be accepted as qualification for entry.

• This course is hosted by the internationally acclaimed Plant Sciences Division, which is one of the largest communities of plant scientists in the UK.
• The School of Biosciences is one of the largest and strongest Schools of its kind in the UK.
• It has consistently achieved high ratings in independent UK assessments of both research and teaching quality.
• The Sutton Bonington Campus is a self-contained, 16-hectare site in the beautiful countryside of South Nottinghamshire and it offers a number of dedicated facilities applicable to this course.

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