Plant Sciences (Master of Science)

["The Faculty of Biology of the LMU Munich offers a comprehensivetwo-year-Master’s programmeinPlant Sciencesfor graduates with a background in biology (BSc in biology or equivalent). The Master’s programme inPlant Sciencesat the LMU Biocenter linksclassical botanical disciplinestomodern molecular methods. It is oriented towards highly motivated and globally diverse next-generation researchers with a strong interest in molecular and adaptation mechanisms, and evolution of plants. The programme is taught in English, and it offers state-of-the-art education in four main topics:Plant Molecular Biology,Plant Cell Biology,SystematicsandBiotic Interactions of Plants. Our aim is to offer our students comprehensive preparation for meeting future challenges in science-related professional careers within the field of plant sciences.Based on topic related modules, the curriculum of the Master's programme in Plant Sciences includes lectures, seminars, and practical courses, with astrong emphasis on learning in the context of ongoing research projects. The first semester of the Master’s programme aims at deepening existing expertise gained from the previously completed Bachelor’s programme. In the following semesters,students can individually compose modules according to their goals and interests, either aiming for exposure to a wide variety of fields or on focusing in-depth on a particular subject.TheFaculty of Biologyof the LMU Munich is made up of internationally recognised researchers and award-winning instructors. The faculty provides excellent facilities for contemporary research and studies in the modern "Biocenter", that is part of theHighTechCampus of the LMU Munich. High-profile institutions are situated in close proximity, including theMax Planck Institutes for Biochemistryand Neuroscience, the German Research Center for Environmental Health, the Gene Center, the Faculty for Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, and the Biomedical Center. The existing cooperative network with these institutions provides students with excellent teaching resources and a rich and unique research environment.The website of theMaster of Science programme in Plants Sciencesis the best way to find out more about this programme and to gain an overview of current research areas:https://www.bio.lmu.de/en/study/for-students/master-programs/pls/."]