Agricultural Biosciences
M.Sc.
Overview
How can we secure the world's food supply? How can we preserve natural resources and mitigate the effects of climate change? By studying Agricultural Biosciences at the TUM School of Life Sciences, you will become an expert with a set of skills needed to address these and other important challenges of our time.
This international Master’s program offers courses in biological disciplines relevant for an efficient and environmentally friendly production of agricultural and horticultural crops and livestock. It integrates molecular, biochemical, physiological, genetic and genomic knowledge and quantitative and computational approaches in a unique, interdisciplinary agricultural science program. Upon graduating, you will be a specialist in biological research and data science. You will be well versed in a comprehensive range of methods that enables you to address and implement key innovations in agricultural biosciences. Are you interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills for a future in the fast-evolving field of agricultural sciences?
Structure
In line with the vision of the TUM School of Life Sciences, the M.Sc. Agricultural Biosciences provides you a fundamental mechanistic understanding of biological processes on which the production of agricultural and horticultural crops and livestock is based – always combined with expertise in handling data-rich challenges and quantitative data analysis.
During the first and second semesters, you will complete five compulsory modules:
- Physiology
- Plant and Animal Cell Biology
- Immunology: Crop and Livestock Health and Disease
- Genetics and Genomics
- Statistical Computing and Data Analysis.
After passing these core courses, you will possess solid knowledge in fundamental biological concepts relevant for agricultural production.
Elective modules are very important in the program. You can choose from a range of different lab courses that cover either molecular or computational techniques. In addition, the program offers research tool modules that allow for independent study and enable you to conduct research in the field of Agricultural Biosciences.
By opening a mobility window in the third semester, students are encouraged to gain international study experience through exchange programs such as Erasmus+ or TUMexchange. You can also take up a research internship outside TUM, e.g. with a qualified industry partner or an external research organization.
The fourth semester is devoted to preparing the Master's thesis that concludes the study program. In your thesis, you identify and address a research question in the Agricultural Biosciences by choosing and implementing appropriate molecular, experimental or data methods. The thesis raises your professional profile.
Costs
Tuition
HK$64,898.24
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
The admission is base don Aptitude Assessment for Masters.
Language requirements
TOEFL
88