Global Plant Health

University of East Anglia UEA
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesComputer scienceAgriculture and related sciencesBiology

About this course

Overview

Plant diseases have significantly influenced human history, making their control essential for a sustainable future. Our prestigious MSc in Global Plant Health offers a robust foundation for a career focused on minimising crop losses, contributing to global food security, and protecting the environment.

This MSc is delivered by The Sainsbury Laboratory, a renowned independent plant health research institute known for key breakthroughs in plant immunity. You’ll be immersed in our research culture and learn from the experts who are making today's advancements.

You’ll learn how plants recognise pathogens to defend themselves and how pathogens can evade these defenses. You'll gain experience in laboratory-based and computational research at TSL. You’ll also develop key leadership skills that will help you to make a significant impact throughout your career.

TSL is generously supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and others, enabling top scientific ideas to be tested by approximately 100 researchers, including around 20 postgraduate students. You’ll be taught by TSL members together with instructors from across the Norwich Research Park including the John Innes Centre and UEA plus international external speakers. This provides you with a unique opportunity to study on one of the world’s leading campuses in plant and microbial science.

To guide your career, you'll hear from TSL alumni who have pursued diverse paths, including careers in biotech and policy. Our MSc has prepared students for roles in PhDs, start-up companies, and field-trial consultancies, among other destinations.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
7220 Customer service supervisors
1139 Functional managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Norwich
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Computer science, Agriculture and related sciences, Biology