As a joint programme of two faculties, the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, the programme can offer an exceptionally comprehensive curriculum.
The teaching is diverse, consisting of lectures, modern laboratory and computer courses, field courses, seminars and excursions. The curriculum is closely intertwined with research. You will be introduced to the research groups from the beginning of your studies, so you will swiftly become familiar with research methods as your studies progress. Much of the study material is in various digital learning platforms (such as Moodle), which allow distance learning. You will have a personal tutor who will help you tailor an individual study plan according to your requirements.
The main teaching language is English, but you can also take your examinations, write your thesis and fulfil other programme requirements in Finnish or Swedish.
Within the programme, you can choose among several alternative topics to focus on:
A translational perspective is emphasised in courses in which it is relevant. That will allow you to apply the acquired basic knowledge in problem-based research, bridging the gap between basic and applied research.
The scope of the Master's Programme in Integrative Plant Sciences is 120 credits (ECTS), to be completed in two years of full-time studies. It is possible to tailor your degree based on your interests and aspirations.
The degree consists of:
The curriculum contains a personal study plan and can contain career planning, transferable skill studies, exchange studies at another university, or an internship or apprenticeship period.
You can also explore the degree structure, content and learning outcomes from the level of the degree programme to individual courses in the Studies service.
The advanced studies (100 credits) consist of joint courses (30 credits), two alternative study modules (40 credits) and the Master's thesis (30 credits).
With your choices of alternative study modules, you can deepen your expertise in particular areas of integrative plant sciences. Your degree can thus be tailored depending on your aspirations, whether you want to be a university researcher, entrepreneur, or environmental/agricultural consultant. You will also be free to pick individual courses from any module to your optional studies, without having to take all courses in it. However, each module is a coherent entity so we recommend that you take all of the courses in it.
You will have a personal supervising PSP teacher, who will help you tailor an individual study plan according to your requirements.
Within the programme, you can choose among four study modules:
All the modules are worth 20 credits. They are interlinked to ensure a coherent and balanced degree that allows you to obtain a broad perspective. Alternatively, you can focus on your primary research interest while acquiring the skills needed to follow your career goals upon completion of your degree. A translational perspective is emphasised in courses in which it is relevant. That will allow you to apply the acquired basic knowledge in problem-based research, bridging the gap between basic and applied research.