Master's Programme in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science
The programme will give you an intimate knowledge of plant biology and plant research. If you are interested in environmental protection, industrial research or want to learn about the opportunities and risks of gene-modified organisms (GMO’s) this is the subject for you.
Information for admitted students Autumn 2020
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on wether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - programmes
Welcome to the Department of Biological Education! We are happy to be part of your student experience and contribute to your future success.
In order to get you off to a good start, we have gathered the important things you need to know here. Read through carefully and if you have any questions, please contact us.
Starting in the autumn term, we will make a partial return to campus-based teaching, to the degree possible. Compulsory teaching will to a large extent be given on campus, adapted according to the guidelines of the Public Health Authority. Parts of the teaching will be given online to reduce the spread of infection. Read more about the teaching at BIG in autumn 2020.
Registration
As a new programme student you are called to an introduction week and a compulsory roll call, the week before start of term. Note! As a Master's student you should, well in advance of the roll call, check if you have any conditions on your admission. See "Eligible with condition" below.
Note that the roll call is compulsory and if you do not participate you can loose your place on the programme. If you are unable to attend you must contact the student office latest one hour before the roll call starts.
After the roll call you will be registered on the programme and the autumn courses.
Introduction to Master's programmes
Eligible with conditions
If you did not meet all the eligibility requirements for the course when you applied then you are eligible with conditions. It is stated in your acceptance letter from Universityadmissions.se if you are eligible with conditions. In that case, you cannot be registered as the department must first assess your eligibility.
Conditions for master's programmes are almost always that you need to complete your Bachelor's degree. You must meet the condition before the programme starts and a completed Bachelor's education should be documented in University admissions or Ladok (the Swedish student registry). If you will not meet the conditions in time you should decline your place.
Check the requirements under "Eligibility" here on the course page. As soon as you meet the requirements, send a message to info.big@su.se with the following information:
- Subject line: Terms
- Your name
- Which programme you are admitted to
If you have questions about your condition, you can contact the study counsellor.
Studying with a disability
If you need special pedagogical support, you can apply for support measurs. You should apply as soon as possible after you have been admitted to take advantage of the best possible support.
Once you have your Nais certificate, contact the study counsellor for a meeting where we will go through the support measured. After the meeting, you should contact the course coordinators for the courses you will attend and inform them that you have been granted support, so that they can prepare well.
Declining your place
If you no longer want your place, it is important that you decline your place so that another applicant can get the place. Please note that you can only decline your place at Universityadmissions.se before the roll call. Declining the place after roll call is counted as having dropped the programme.
Declining your place at universityadmissions.se
Reserve place
If you have been given a reserve place you may be admitted if someone declines their place. Reserve admission mainly takes place in connection with the roll call. If there is cause for reserve admission then you will receive notice one to two weeks before the roll call.
More information about your studies with us
On our website you will find more information about your studies with us.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
Reasons to choose a Master in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science
- Flexibility to structure your own program profile and direction
- Opportunities to develop an international network of contacts
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Programme overview
The programme brings together three world class Swedish universities, Stockholm University, Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). You will learn about the mechanisms of plant growth and development, gain an understanding of genetic diversity and plant breeding and find out about plant microbe interactions and how plants interact with their surroundings, including their defence strategies against insects and microorganisms. There is space left within the programme to allow you to choose from a selection of additional elective or optional courses.
Year 1
Compulsory courses
Genetic and Molecular Plant Science (Uppsala)
Genetic Diversity and Plant Breeding (SLU)
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (Stockholm)
Elective courses
Plant diversity and evolution - a global perspective
Plants in Environmental Treatment
Year 2
Compulsory course
Degree project in Genetic and Molecular Plants Science
(instructions apply for all degree projects at the department)Elective courses
Green Biotechnology
Science in Biological Research and Investigation
Traineeship in Biology
Independent project
Master’s degree projects are carried out within ongoing research projects at the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences. It is also possible to conduct the degree project externally, at a research institute, organisation or company.
Recent degree projects
- LACCASE Isoforms have Cell Type Specific, Non-Redundant Roles in the Secondary Cell Wall Lignification in Arabidopsis thaliana
- Role of steroid glycoalkaloids in the physiology of Phytophtora infestans
- Accumulation and Speciation of Inorganic Arsenic in Lactuca sativa
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How to apply
The Master's programme in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science is only open for application in the first round, with deadline for applications in mid-January.
The Genetic and Molecular Plant Science programme requires a solid background in Biology, including a basic understanding in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Plant Physiology. Specifically we expect the equivalent of a Bachelor in Biology, of which Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Plant Physiology should make up at least one semester.
Selection process
Additional eligibility criteriaApplicants that meet the eligibility requirements are ranked based on their merit rating. Only students with the highest merit ratings are selected for our programmes. The merit rating is based on the following four selection criteria, with equal weight:
- relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme
- grades of academic courses
- motivation letter
- research ideas
Required supporting documentation
To submit your motivation letter and research ideas you must use our cover letter form.
Cover letter/Motivation letter
Recommendation letters and CVs are neither required, nor concidered if included.
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Career opportunities
Our MSc programme serves as preparation for continuation to PhD studies within the fields of plant biology, ecology and plant breeding and biotechnology. It also opens up potential job possibilities at an administrative authority or within forestry, agricultural organisations, consultancy, or plant breeding and conservation. The flexibility of the programme gives you the possibility to develop skills relevant to the job market and potential to develop your network both within Sweden and internationally.
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Contact
Student office
More information about our student office
Study Counsellor
Lisa Weingartner
E-mail: elisabet.weingartner@su.se
