Study location	Hungary, Debrecen
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Agricultural Science

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 accepted certificates: TOEFL 547 /IELTS 6.0 any proctored exam on level B2, eg. Duolingo, EFSET Certificate on English medium of instruction In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency, we conduct a Skype interview and a written English placement test in order to check the applicant’s English language skills.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	edu.unideb.hu/..production-engineering-msc

Overview

In the Crop Production Engineering master course, students learn the basic concepts of natural science, engineering, technology, food chain safety and management that underpin plant production, and become familiar with modern technologies used in crop production and their practical application. The training will focus on plant biotechnology, integrated crop production, integrated pest management, quality assurance in crop production and the sectoral economics of crop production.

Entry requirements:
Relevant Bachelor degree

Entrance exam:
Yes

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
The professional evaluation of the educational materials (degree, transcripts, results) is the task of the relevant Faculty. This evaluation is followed by a Skype interview with one of the professors of the Faculty, which aims to check the applicant’s level of motivation, language skills and professional knowledge.

Contact:
Ms Lilla Fónai
Admissions Officer
fonai.lilla@edu.unideb.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Programme structure

Main subjects
1
Physiology of cultivated plants, Organic and biochemitry, Applied Soil Science, Agricultural informatics, Agricultural microbiology, Genetics of cultivated plant, Adaptive Tillage
2
Crop production I., Crop Production II., Plant biotechnology, Diseases of cropland plants, Animal pests of crops, Weed control, Crop production economics, Introduction to EU Law, Precision farming
3
Agrochemistry, Plant breeding and transgenic plants, Land classification and regional development, Quality control of field crops, Quality assurance in field crops, Mechanization of crop production, Nutrient supply of field crops, Irrigated crop production, Research methodology and extension

Internship, practice: Students should complete a 4-week professional practice.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in agricultural enterprises, in product development, in trade of agricultural goods, in crop production extension companies, in professional administration, or in scientific research.