MASTER OF SCIENCE (GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING) - Tom Mboya University
Tom Mboya University's official course listing page lists MASTER OF SCIENCE (GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING) under Tom Mboya University Postgraduate Courses. Official detail-page description: This program focuses on the principles and practices of plant genetics, breeding techniques, and biotechnology to develop improved crop varieties. It covers molecular genetics, quantitative genetics, genomics, biometry, and seed systems. Students are trained in both field and laboratory settings to enhance crop productivity, resilience, and nutritional value Expectations: Students are expected to master genetic analysis, breeding strategies, and the use of modern biotechnological tools to develop superior plant varieties. The program emphasizes innovation, scientific research, and sustainable solutions for global food security. Duration: 2 YEARS, PART-TIME ONLY Market areas: Graduates can work in agricultural research institutions, seed companies, biotechnology firms, government agencies, and international development programs. Career paths include plant breeders, geneticists, seed analysts, research scientists, and crop improvement specialists
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- Programme
- MASTER OF SCIENCE (GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING)
- Requirements
- Tom Mboya University's official course listing page lists this course as Masters. Faculty: Faculty of Physical and Biological Sciences. Minimum requirements printed by the official detail page: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN HORTICULTURE, AGRICULTURE, PLANT SCIENCES OR RELATED DISCIPLINE - 2ND CLASS LOWER OR HIGHER FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION. (IF 2ND CLASS LOWER, THEN 2 YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RELEVANT POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IS REQUIRED). Confirm current admissions status, full entry requirements, fees, intakes, study mode, campus availability, and application deadlines directly with Tom Mboya University before applying or paying.
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- Tom Mboya University official course listing page. Source page: Tom Mboya University Postgraduate Courses. Faculty: Faculty of Physical and Biological Sciences. Official course detail link: https://tmu.ac.ke/courses/course_details.php?id=294. Detail page sections parsed: course description, expectations, market areas, and minimum requirements where printed. Parsed row: 50.