Plant and Forest Biotechnology Umeå University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | find out | kr304600 in total |
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
Course overview
Plant biotechnology is an important tool to solve global problems. How do we produce enough food in the world? How do we develop renewable fuels and manage ecosystems in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner? The Master’s programme in Plant and Forest Biotechnology gives you specialized competence and skills to recognize, understand and find solutions to these challenges.
- World-leading research in plant science
- International study environment
- Gain lots of hands-on lab experience
Entry requirements
Eligibility
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally
recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 60 ECTS biology, 30 of which should be plant biology and cell and molecular biology. Chemistry 15 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection
Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
Why study at Umeå University
- World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
- Academic Excellence
- First class facilities
- Breathtaking nature
- Highly international
- City of culture
- Student support
- Accommodation
- Sports minded
- Education in English