Explore the programs and courses offered by plant protection(Master)
Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master’s program in Plant Protection aims to train specialized professionals capable of analyzing and managing phytosanitary issues affecting crops by integrating solid scientific, agronomic, and methodological knowledge.. This program offers subjects that help students to:
- Provide in-depth knowledge of the biology, systematics, and ecology of parasitic plants, as well as animal pests and fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases affecting crops.
- Train students to design and implement innovative, effective, and sustainable crop protection methods, including chemical, biological, integrated control, and adapted cultural practices.
- . Prepare students to engage in both fundamental and applied research, as well as in various professional sectors such as education, research, agricultural organizations, seed production and marketing, and ecosystem management.
The basic courses (or fundamental teaching units) for a Master's degree in Plant Protection in the agricultural sciences are designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills from the first year (M1), with a progression towards more applied topics in M2
- Botany and Biology of Cultivated Plants
- Agronomy and Crop Production Techniques
- Biology and Ecology of Plant Pests and Pathogens
- Plant Protection Methods
- Physiopathology
- Phytopathology (Plant Pathology)
Advanced topics such as:
- Plant Protection Consulting and Phytosanitary Regulations
- Epidemiological Surveillance and Innovative Diagnostics
- Breeding and Overcoming Resistance
- Innovative Integrated Pest Management Solutions
- Plant Physiopathology and Immunity
- Digital Agriculture and Data Analysis
- Ecotoxicology and Risk Management
University degree (Bac+3) or equivalent diploma in the field of natural and life sciences, specializing in: Plant protection, Plant production, Entomology and Phytopathology