Agrobioinformatics

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Giessen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Gießen
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Justus Liebig University Giessen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
In general, students can apply for this Master's programme if they hold a Bachelor's degree with a duration of at least three years (180 Credits) or a comparable degree. The Bachelor's degree must be completed in a closely related scientific field. For example: Agricultural Biology ("Agrarbiologie") Agricultural Science ("Agrarwissenschaften") Biology ("Biologie") Bioinformatics ("Bioinformatik") Applications with a Bachelor’s degree in another scientific field or with a Bachelor’s degree from abroad will be examined individually as to whether the study requirements are fulfilled. A specialist commission at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) will then finally decide on the admission. Any information on the status of acceptance without having completed the application process is not possible. Detailed information about the application process is provided here: https://www.uni-giessen.de/en/faculties/f09/studies/general .
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 TOEIC: 945 PTE Academic: 76 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 15 June
Apply through
Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

Do you want to learn about cutting-edge tools and techniques to solve global challenges such as food insecurity and climate change? Are you interested in programming and analysing Big Data ? Are you a Bachelor's graduate in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, (Bio-)Informatics or related disciplines? Then the new English-language MSc in Agrobioinformatics is the right choice for you! Agrobioinformatics is a rapidly developing field of research that focuses on combining bioinformatics tools and methods with agricultural issues . It aims to bridge the gap between computer science, biotechnology and modern agriculture. This degree programme provides students with a comprehensive computational training to analyse and interpret data from genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and other biological disciplines. We cover topics ranging from the basics of programming and quantitative genetics to the development of analysis pipelines. Students will also gain insights into the areas of plant protection, seed production and agrobiotechnology services , such as genotyping, phenotyping, sequencing and double haploid production, which are in high demand by upstream production companies.

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