Biological Sciences

MSc PLANT GENETICS AND CROP IMPROVEMENT (PART TIME)

Key details 

MSC PLANT GENETICS AND CROP IMPROVEMENT (PART TIME)

Start Year
2023
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Science
Duration (years)
2

Assessment for Year 1

We will assess your learning through a diverse set of assessment types depending on the module and learning objectives. These include essays, laboratory reports, coursework assignments, presentations and problem-based learning sessions. In addition, your research dissertation and seminar presentation will form a significant part of the course assessment. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
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Assessment for Year 2

Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods, depending on the module and learning objectives. These methods may includeessays, laboratory reports, coursework assignments, presentations, and problem-based learning sessions. In addition, your research dissertation and seminar presentation will be a significant part of the course assessment. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

This is the first year of your taught Masters programme

Assessment for Year 1

We will assess your learning through a diverse set of assessment types depending on the module and learning objectives. These include essays, laboratory reports, coursework assignments, presentations and problem-based learning sessions. In addition, your research dissertation and seminar presentation will form a significant part of the course assessment. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

This is the second year of your taught Masters programme

Assessment for Year 2

Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods, depending on the module and learning objectives. These methods may includeessays, laboratory reports, coursework assignments, presentations, and problem-based learning sessions. In addition, your research dissertation and seminar presentation will be a significant part of the course assessment. 
September 2023 opportunities. Discover more   
Register interest   
Open Days   

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Entry Requirements

Degree classification

Bachelors degree 2.1 or equivalent

Degree subject

Biological Sciences or Plant Biology. Employment experience with a plant breeding company or related research experience would be advantageous.

Additional entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit two references with their application - at least one of these must be related to your most recent  academic study.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:

  • IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in two components only, with 6.0 in the other two)

  • PTE (Pearson): 64 (minimum 59 in two components only with 64 in the other two)

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests

INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk.

Gap year

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
Course Reference Number: 9369634

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2023/24 are: 

UK Students: £12,250 (full time) (includes £1000 bench fee). We also offer a limited number of scholarships to UK students worth between £4.5K-£5K. Further details of these scholarships, and the eligibility criteria, can be found at the following links –

If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students). 

International Students: we are pleased to announce that for the academic year 2023-24 self-funded international students will qualify for a John Innes Centre M.Sc Scholarship (John Innes Centre International Student Scholarships - Fees and Funding (uea.ac.uk). These scholarships will be awarded in the form of a tuition fee discount; eligible students will pay a tuition fee of £12,250 instead of the normal international student rate of £23,500 (includes £1000 bench fee).  

We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month. 

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here

Course related costs

Please see Additional Course Fees for details of additional course-related costs.

 

Course Reference Number: 9369634

How to Apply

Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.

To apply please use our online application form.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:

Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk

International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.

Course Reference Number: 9369634
Key details
Attendance
Part Time
Award
Degree of Master of Science
Duration (years)
2
Our two year part time MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement course is based at the John Innes Centre (JIC), which is one of the world’s leading research institutes in plant genetics and crop improvement. The teaching team is made up of research staff from JIC and several leading plant breeding companies within the UK, meaning you’ll graduate well-prepared for a career in plant breeding and crop improvement, or further PhD study in this area.
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