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Global Plant Health at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Plant diseases have significantly influenced human history, making their control essential for a sustainable future. Our prestigious MSc in Global Plant Health offers a robust foundation for a career focused on minimising crop losses, contributing to global food security, and protecting the environment. This MSc is delivered by The Sainsbury Laboratory, a renowned independent plant health research institute known for key breakthroughs in plant immunity. You’ll be immersed in our research culture and learn from the experts who are making today's advancements. You’ll learn how plants recognise pathogens to defend themselves and how pathogens can evade these defenses. You'll gain experience in laboratory-based and computational research at TSL. You’ll also develop key leadership skills that will help you to make a significant impact throughout your career. TSL is generously supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and others, enabling top scientific ideas to be tested by approximately 100 researchers, including around 20 postgraduate students. You’ll be taught by TSL members together with instructors from across the Norwich Research Park including the John Innes Centre and UEA plus international external speakers. This provides you with a unique opportunity to study on one of the world’s leading campuses in plant and microbial science. To guide your career, you'll hear from TSL alumni who have pursued diverse paths, including careers in biotech and policy. Our MSc has prepared students for roles in PhDs, start-up companies, and field-trial consultancies, among other destinations. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Modules

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Assessment method

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Entry requirements

Degree classification: Honors degree - 2:1 or international equivalent in Biological Sciences or equivalent subject that covers plant and/or microbial sciences. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants need to provide a Personal Statement and an additional compulsory statement that covers 5 specifics areas (molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics and laboratory skills).


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with minimum 6.0 in all components

English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):   Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £17975 Whole course
England £17975 Whole course
Northern Ireland £17975 Whole course
Scotland £17975 Whole course
Wales £17975 Whole course
International £35450 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
Global Plant Health at University of East Anglia UEA - UCAS