MA/MS in Agrobioinformatics

Agrobioinformatics is an English-taught Master of Science that unites programming and quantitative genetics with applied knowledge of agrobiotechnology. Modern methods for handling very large datasets are used on problems like food security and climate change. Practical exposure covers plant protection, seed production and agrobiotechnology services, among them genotyping, phenotyping, sequencing and double haploid production. The structure includes ten core modules and six optional profile modules. Students then pick either a work placement or a pair of extra profile modules before writing the thesis. There is no admission restriction, and the start is in the winter semester. The degree is aimed at bachelor graduates from neighbouring subjects such as agriculture, biology and informatics. The degree leads to a Master of Science and is delivered in English at Justus Liebig University Giessen, so prospective applicants should be comfortable studying in that language throughout the course.