Master of Science in Plant Breeding
Lincoln University's Master of Science provides graduates with advanced training in scholarship and research in a range of science disciplines. Students can choose to specialise in Conservation and Ecology, or Plant Breeding or craft their own science focus and choice of courses.
This 240-credit research master’s requires 120 credits of course work and a 120 credit research thesis. Graduates receive specialist training and are ready for a wide range of employment in our primary industries.
DESCRIPTION:
Lincoln University's Plant Breeding specialisation in the MSc prepares students for employment as a plant breeder in either the cropping or pastoral industries. These jobs are in high demand both within New Zealand and internationally. The core courses within this specialisation have been designed to align with internationally-recognised plant breeding qualifications and are continually revised in collaboration with the New Zealand industry to ensure the provision of an industry-relevant qualification. We have both research facilities and research programmes that stretch from molecular biology through to field-based breeding programmes and strong ties with local breeding companies and Crown Research Institute-based breeding initiatives. This ensures that there are project opportunities and access to the best breeding programmes and breeders in the country. We also run, as part of the required course work, field tours of breeding programmes across the South Island, for candidates to meet with and see plant breeders and their breeding programmes in a commercial and research setting.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University regularly assesses the job market for new areas of employment demand such as:
- Agriculture and horticulture
- Society, tourism and sport
- Science
- Environment
- Design and technology
- Business and commerce.
Recruitment
We advise on effective ways of connecting with Lincoln students and graduates, and for raising your profile. We offer a range of services to help you:
- NZUniCareerHub to advertise your graduate programmes/vacancies/internships/scholarships to students and graduates
- Targeted email alerts
- Presentations, drop-ins and information sessions on-campus
- Career and networking events
- Poster distribution - electronic and paper (A4 only)
- Interviews on-campus.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Whether you are considering a taught, taught/research or research-only Master’s degree, you will need a relevant degree with a B grade average in your 300-level courses and final year (full-time equivalent).
Taught Master’s degrees are usually 12-month full-time programmes. Like bachelor’s degrees, they are delivered and assessed through a series of taught modules and may include independent research in the specialised subject area.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
58200 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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