Program Overview
The Crop Protection at Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Crop Protection programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Crop Protection programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Integrated Management of Pests and Diseases
- Weed Biology and Weed Management
- Pesticides- Mode of Action and application techniques,
- Mycology
- Journal Club (I.)
- Scientific Writing and Presenting (II.)
- Basic Laboratory Techniques (III.)
- Weeds and Herbicides
- Basics of Molecular Biology in Crop Protection
- Internship Seminar
- Virology
- Weed Biology and Weed Management
- Pesticides- Toxicology, Metabolism, Regulation and Registration
- Plant Herbivore Interactions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- For admission a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural sciences, biology or a related discipline following at least 6 semesters of University studies is required. Admission is mainly based on the student\xc2\x92s grade point average, which should be 3.0 (German system, equivalent to a B-) or better.
- Educational background, relevant professional experience, additional professional qualifications and motivation may also be considered in the selection process.
- Students from outside the EU must obtain a visa for Germany.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 500 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Georg‑August‑Universität Göttingen
Georg‑August‑Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Germany
The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, is a public research university in the city of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months