StudyQA — Master: Crop Improvement — University of Nottingham

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This course examines crop improvement through advances in resource use efficiency, and modern crop improvement and breeding techniques. Focusing upon the understanding of plant to crop systems, and with an emphasis on research training, the course is ideally suited to those wishing to pursue careers in research institutes, plant breeding, agro-industry and advance to higher research degree (PhD) study.

Key facts
* The School of Biosciences is one of the largest and strongest Schools of its kind in the UK.
* The School has consistently achieved high ratings in independent UK assessments of both research and teaching quality. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirmed our top position in the UK in terms of research power and we received 23/24 in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment.
* Specialist facilities include modern glasshouses and controlled environment growth rooms in which plants and tissue cultures can be raised, together with excellent facilities for fieldwork
* The School also has a Tropical Crops Research Unit in which computer controlled glasshouses are available for research on a range of tropical species.
* While the course is based at the University of Nottingham's Sutton Bonington Campus, you will have an opportunity to visit growers, research stations and other academic institutions.

Through its taught modules and a research project, the course aims to give you an advanced knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the theoretical, practical and transferable skills of Crop Improvement and allied industries.

You will also develop an awareness of the latest developments and requirements of agro-industry in the area of Crop Improvement.
Finally, this course will give you the technical knowledge and practical skills required to undertake research and/or develop a leading career in the field of Crop Improvement and related agro-industries.

The current modules studied on this course are listed below:

* Resource Capture by Crops
* Principles of Crop Science
* Statistics and Experiemental Design for Bioscientists
* Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
* Plant Biotechnology
* Current Issues in Crop Science
* Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Plant Genetic Manipulation
* Plant Genetic Manipulation: Practical Techniques
* Crop Research Techniques
* Integrated Disease Management

Please note that all module details are subject to change. More detals of modules can be found on the School's web pages.

Once you have completed the taught components of the course, you will undertake a 60-credit Research Project. This is an opportunity to complete a major piece of independent research under the supervision of a member of academic staff.
Throughout the project, particular emphasis is placed on the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results. You will be required to produce a typed, bound thesis of not more than 20,000 words in length.

Candidates are normally required to hold at least a second class honours undergraduate degree in any Biological, Chemical or Physical Science subject (e.g. Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Genetics, Food Sciences, Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Physics) Other requirements: Applicants holding other qualifications may also be accepted but may be required to attend additional courses and/or to register initially for the Diploma, with the opportunity to progress to the MSc. IELTS: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any element) TOEFL IBT: 87 with no less than 21 in listening, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking and 21 in writing English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 87 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.