Do you have a passion for plants and do you have a inquisitive mind?
This minor will deepen your plant knowledge and give you the skills to use this knowledge in applied research.
The Netherlands is one of the leading countries in plant production and many head offices of global seed companies are based here. You will have a real life research project in a small team of students commissioned by a plant breeding company or a company active in plant production or plant health. Classes in statistics and trial design will support you in your experiments.
You will follow classes in a.o. Plant Physiology & Photosynthesis, Plant Breeding, Plant & Soil Health, Statistics and Experimental design. The curriculum includes several visits to plant breeding companies and other classes to help you develop your soft skills such as communication and presentation.
At the end of the module Applied Plant Research, the student should be able to:
1. design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, critically evaluate the data, as it relates to plant and crop biology, physiology and genetics;
2. coherently discuss and present research data, both orally and in writing, relating to the research itself and its commercial application;
3. have an up-to-date level of competence and understanding of plant and crop biology, physiology and genetics and be able to discuss the application of plant sciences with peers in a knowledgeable, articulate and confident manner.
Want to sign up for the Minor Applied Plant Research?
Here you can find out more information about the application procedure.