Agrobiotechnology - New international Master's Program in Gießen

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Learning the theory and practice of modern agronomic knowledge, in conjunction with the basics of biochemistry and physiology, will enable students to stand their ground worldwide. The study course concentrates on teaching and research resources in the newly founded Research Centre for Bio Systems, Land Use and Nutrition. This gives students the chance to study and work in an innovative environment, well financed by third-party funds, and with excellent international contacts. The centre guarantees an efficient blend of up-to-date courses and cutting-edge research.


Biotechnology is a new prime technology, which will govern economic development and competitiveness in Europe. Since the early 1990s there has been rapid progress in the life sciences, caused mainly by the results of genome research and, more recently, by rapid developments in cell biology (cell factories). Developments in these areas are predicted to accelerate. Use of this developing knowledge in the basic subjects areas will be crucial for the development of useful technologies.


In life science industry and research, biotechnology has established itself as a bridging technology. The economic success of this subject means that students naturally have high expectations of their careers. In the future, highly qualified experts will be needed, who can bring not just specialist knowledge, but also multidisciplinary qualifications. The Justus-Liebig-Universität has set up a new international Master's Degree in Agrobiotechnology to cope with the world-wide growing importance of biotechnology in plant and animal production, and in nutritional sciences, in university education.


For further information please look up http://www.agrobiotechnology.de or contact the students office (phone: 0049 641/ 99-16223; Mo, Tu, Th, Fr: 13.00 - 15.00). Application forms can be found at http://www.uni-giessen.de/studium/formulare/


Contact:


Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ecotrophology and Environmental Management
Dean's Office: Ursula Ohm
Bismarckstraße 24
D-35390 Gießen
Phone.: ++49(0)641/ 99-37001
Fax: ++49(0)641/ 99-37009
e-mail: contact@agrobiotechnology.de


Weitere Informationen:
- http://www.agrobiotechnology.de

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