Overview

The Crop Science and Biotechnology program from Seoul National University adopts multidisciplinary approaches via cultivation and biotechnology for plant improvement and production. The vocational education and workforce development program is a practical study that develops, manages, and effectively utilizes the unique potential of human beings. The program provides research and education regarding the development of vocational and industrial human resource professionals who are essential in the 21st century.

Career

After the graduation, students will have diverse job opportunities related to agribusiness, banking, education, consulting, or the public sectors such as the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MIFAFF) and the Rural Development Administration (RDA). Graduate students of agronomy can study the specific academic areas in eight laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art experimental facilities and experimental farms.

The MS and PhD students can specialize in rice breeding and genomics, crop molecular genetics and biotechnology, soybean molecular breeding, crop physiology and weed science, crop ecology and precision farming, rice crop science and agrometeorology as well as medicinal and industrial crop science. Former MS and PhD graduates are currently working in universities, MIFAFF, RDA, research centers, and banks, as well as in international seed, agrochemical, and biotechnology companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crop breeding and genomics

Crop molecular genetics and biotechnology

Advanced technologies of crop production

Agroecology

Agrometeorology

Environmentally friendly conservation of natural resources

Crop physiology and weed science

Crop ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

130 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 3 other Bachelors in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in South Korea

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission

Personal Statement and Study Plan

Letter of Recommendation

Counselor Reference

Official Highschool Transcript and Graduation Certificate

A Copy of the Applicant's Passport

Copies of Both Parents' Passport

Official Document Indication parent-child relationship between the applicant and his or her parents

Financial Certification

Portfolio, Records of Achievement

Proof of Language Proficiency

Agreement for Verification of Academic Record

Tuition Fee

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International

2975000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2975000 KRW per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Seoul

1853935 - 1761654 KRW /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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