Agrobiology
In the programme, you will be introduced to subjects such as Animal Health and Welfare, Plant Nutrition and Health, Agriculture in a Global Perspective and Organic Agriculture.
You will learn about agriculture in a global perspective and about organic farming.
The programme gives you a broad knowledge about primary agriculture. You will obtain specialised knowledge in aspects of agriculture relating to quality, biology, communication, technology and organisation.
You can choose one of these lines:
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Plant Nutrition and Health
- Organic Agriculture
You will study the processes from the genetic background material in agricultural production to the quality of the end product.
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction, exercises and project work in groups. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
The final 6 months you will be making your MSc thesis. The thesis is a scientific research project, often carried out in collaboration with one of university's industrial partners.
Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science in Engineering.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Agrobiology at Aarhus University
Aarhus University
At the Aarhus University Agrobiology can be studied as a:
- 2-year masters degree programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.au.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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