Program Overview
The Agrobiology at Aarhus University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Agrobiology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aarhus, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agrobiology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantitative Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Animal Production, Health and Welfare
- Introduction to Animal Production*
- Herd ManagementorQuantitative Genetics
- Crop Nutrition and Physiology
- Crop Pests - Biology and Control
- Introduction to Crop Nutrition and Health**
- Project in Crop Nutrition and Health
- Start-up module in Organic Agriculture***
- Project in Organic Agriculture
- Crop Production and Feed Quality
- Livestock Diseases, Mechanisms and Prevention
- Applied Ethology Behavior of Domesticated Animals
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Cropping Systems
- Plant Biotechnology
- Organic Agriculture in a Development Perspective
- Organic Agriculture System Analysis, Product Quality and Environment
- Soil Fertility
- Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
- Experimental Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Linkage and Association Gene Mapping
- Project in Applied Ethology
- Communication, Extension and Decision Making
- Organic Livestock Farming
- Organic Production of Fruits, Berries and Vegetables in a Temperate Climate
- Modelling of biological and technical systems
- Study Design and Analysis*****
- From Muscle to Meat
- Energy Crop Production
- Harvest and Handling Technologies for Energy Crops
- Diagnosis of Plant Disease in Agricultural Crops
- Organic production of fruit and vegetables
- Experimental models in quantitative nutrient absorption and metabolism
- Open Project
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master\xc2\x92s degree programme in Agrobiology requires a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in agricultural or biological science.
Admission to the double degree version of the Agrobiology programme requires a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in agricultural, biological or environmental science, or in food technology or nutritional science.
Please note that special application deadlines, admission requirements and procedures apply for the double degree version of the Agrobiology programme (Organic Agriculture and Food Systems).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aarhus University 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 Aarhus University
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus University (Danish: Aarhus Universitet) is a major public research university in Aarhus, Denmark. It’s one of the country’s leading institutions for higher education, known for academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months