Masters Degrees in Developmental & Reproductive Plant Biology

Unprecedented progress has been made in the study of plant biology with the development of new tools and technologies. This knowledge contributes to the development of sustainable solutions to many major challenges of the 21st century such as food, energy and materials. Read more

One of the greatest challenges facing humanity is sustainable food production for a rapidly increasing global population. Read more

The Master in Development Practice (MDP) is a world leading and uniquely innovative programme that blends science and social science to further international development. Read more

Plants form the basis of life as they convert sunlight into an inexhaustible source of food and renewable raw materials. Plants also have a stabilising effect in (agro) ecosystems, a landscape function and ornamental value. Read more

Government and private companies are working to develop new ways to improve existing food and animal feed crops, and to develop novel crops to meet future challenges. Read more

Plant Breeding plays an important role in the development of plant varieties for food, feed and industrial uses. New varieties have to meet current demands regarding yield, disease resistance, quality characteristics, salt or drought tolerance and suitability for sustainable plant production systems. Read more

Life on Earth depends on solar energy captured by plants - they are the base of most food webs and underpin the functioning of all major ecosystems .  Plants release the oxygen we breath. Read more

On a national and international scale there is an increasing need to reconcile the need for increased food production with the need for conservation of natural resources. Read more

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Plant Biology. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. Read more

Botany is the study of plants: their structure and development, physiology, genetics and biochemistry, health and disease, relationships with other organisms and the environment as well as the impacts plants have on our daily lives. Read more

More people are moving around the world than ever, and trade between nations and regions always increasing. With this comes increased risk of spreading plant pests and diseases that are damaging to food crops and the natural environment. Read more

Research in our School of Life Sciences covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects. Read more