Msc.Tropical Crop Management and Ecology

This programme is designed for BSc graduates in plant sciences, agriculture, biology, or ecology. This two-year program prepares professionals to tackle sustainability challenges in tropical and subtropical agricultural systems, focusing on agrobiodiversity, nutrition, human health, and climate change. It emphasizes agroecological production, integrating traditional methods like agroforestry with modern technologies such as plant biotechnology. The program promotes the conservation and use of indigenous and neglected plant species, enhancing the sustainability and resilience of smallholder farming systems.

Students will explore the management of plant resources in tropical agroecosystems, addressing food, nutrition, and health-related questions. They will engage in research and development activities, gaining the knowledge and skills for scientific inquiry and professional practice in tropical agriculture. The faculty offers hands-on experience through global projects, encouraging students to collaborate on their master's thesis with these initiatives or local institutions. The program concludes with a State exam and thesis defence, with graduates earning the title "Inženýr" (Ing.).

Admission procedure: 1. Selection of applicants based on submitted documents (annotation (in English) of the Bachelor thesis (or similar written output), the results of previously completed studies (or at least results of the last finished year; in the form of a statement of results) and the experience and prerequisites for the study contained in the CV and the letter of motivation). Part of the 1st round is the Scio GAP online test in English focused on a general overview of the applicant - organized in cooperation with the Scio company.

1. Interview in English focused on the professional subject area according to the selected field of study.

Required documents: Successfully completed Bachelor (undergraduate) education, the certificate of which (either the original or its verified copy) will be required from the candidates when enrolling in their study, annotation of the Bachelor thesis (or similar written output), CV and a letter of motivation

Details will be updated here: https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/r-9420-study/r-10784-study-applicants/r-12063-masters-degree-programmes-information-about-admission-procedure

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