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MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement

University of East Anglia

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of East Anglia UEA

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview

Our one-year MSc in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement is perfect training if you plan to study for a further degree in plant genetics, or alternatively, a career in plant breeding and crop improvement. It鈥檚 a unique opportunity to study plant molecular genetics and its potential applications in the 21st century, within an environment of academic and research excellence.

At UEA, you鈥檒l benefit from teaching by research staff at JIC, and a number of leading plant breeding and plant biotechnology companies within the UK. In your taught modules, you鈥檒l cover subjects including plant molecular genetics and biotechnology, target traits for crop improvement, and plant breeding with statistics 鈥� as well as learning key transferable skills such as laboratory research and communication skills. An important element of the course is the substantial six-month laboratory-based research project that you鈥檒l conduct under the supervision of a senior scientist. As part of this you鈥檒l submit a dissertation and present a seminar on your research project.

This MSc in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement enables you to explore the theoretical basis of plant breeding and statistics, plant genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, while at the same time gaining valuable practical experience. You'll also receive training in key transferable skills. Alongside your taught modules (worth 120 credits), you鈥檒l also complete a laboratory-based research project (worth 60 credits), giving you the opportunity to work alongside world-leading scientists at JIC, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute, or possibly with an industry partner.

For your research module, you鈥檒l work alongside world-leading scientists at JIC, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute, or possibly with an industry partner. The JIC, which is based on the Norwich Research Park, is one of the world鈥檚 leading research institutes in plant genetics and crop improvement. So, there are few better places to study this topic within a world-class teaching and research environment.

With this expert, cutting-edge training, you鈥檒l have the perfect grounding to move onto a PhD, or alternatively into a career within the plant breeding industry. In recent years, the career prospects for students with a postgraduate degree in plant genetics and crop improvement have been very good, often leading to a PhD or employment within the UK plant breeding industry.

Application deadline

31 July 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 25,150per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

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UEA is a highly respected university. It offers a safe environment on the edge of the historic and diverse city of Norwich and beautiful English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction as a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    29th out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    137 60%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    22nd

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    36th

    24

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