Composition of the Study Programme
Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration of Studies
4 semesters – 120 credit points (cp)
Composition of the Degree Programme
The study programme is organized in modules (courses). Each module comprises four semester hours per week and is completed with a final examination as given in the module description. The final grade of the study programme is calculated from the achieved module grades.
The course consists of 8 mandatory modules (core modules), 6 optional modules (profile modules), an industrial internship (or 2 more profile modules) and the Master‘s thesis. Having completed the core modules, the students are well equipped with a solid scientific education and ready to deepen their knowledge in specific research areas. By individually choosing their profile modules from a diverse range of study areas, students shape their individual competence profile.
Structure of the Master's Degree Course
The Master’s degree course consists of 16 modules (120 credits):
| Modules | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Core Competence |
8 modules | 48 credits |
| Profile Competence (optional modules) |
8 modules or 6 modules + industrial intership |
48 credits |
| Master’s thesis | 24 credits | |
| Total | 16 modules | 120 credits |
Core Modules (Mandatory Courses)
- Applied Statistics (6 CP)
- Natural Product Chemistry (6 CP)
- Entomology I (6 CP)
- Insect Biotechnology and Integrated Pest Management (6CP)
- Bioresources für Natural Product Discovery (6 CP)
- Entomology II (6 CP)
- Food Technology (6 CP)
- Principles of Scientific Practice or Principles of Scientific Practice (each 6 CP)
Profile Modules (6 CP each)
Students tailor their individual profile by selecting 6 modules and the internship or 8 modules from the entire profile module catalogue of the faculty. For example, you can choose profile modules from the following subject areas:
- Plant Breeding
- Phytopathology
- General and Soil Microbiology
- Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection
- Microbiology of Recycling Processes
- Agricultural and Food Market Analysis
- Insect Biotechnology
- Natural Product Research
- Landscape, Water and Biogeochemical Cycles
- Landscape Ecology and Landscape Planning
- Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy
- Agronomy and Crop Physiology
- Biometry and Population Genetics
- Crop Biomass and Bioresources
- Bioprocess Engineering and Pharmaceutical Technology
- Political Science
Work Placement (optional) (6 or 12 CP)
The programme offers a voluntary work placement that enables our students to gain an initial insight into the various areas of professional activity in which they hope to pursue in the future. The work placement also enables them to collect hands-on professional experience and establish contacts with potential employers. The variety of contacts that our faculty possesses allows us to provide expert support to students seeking a work placement.
The work placement module replaces one (6 CP) or two (12 CP) profile modules.
Master Thesis (24 CP)
Students dedicate the major part of the 4th semester to writing the Master’s thesis. With the thesis, students prove their capability to independently research a given topic scientifically within a limited period of time.