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MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement (Part time)

University of East Anglia UEA

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of East Anglia UEA

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Our part-time 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’s 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’ll benefit from teaching by research staff at John Innes Center, and a number of leading plant breeding and plant biotechnology companies within the UK. In your taught modules, you’ll cover subjects including plant molecular genetics and biotechnology, target traits for crop improvement, and plant breeding with statistics – 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’ll conduct supervised by a senior scientist.

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’ll also complete a laboratory-based research project (worth 60 credits), giving you the opportunity to work alongside world-leading scientists at John Innes Centre, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute, or possibly with an industry partner.

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

Application deadline

31/07/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 6,425per year

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

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University of East Anglia UEA

University of East Anglia UEA

  • University League Table

    26th

  • 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

    32nd out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    131 60%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    33rd

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    45th

    9

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