Master of Science in Plant Breeding

Lincolns MSc in Plant Breeding prepares you a career as a plant breeder in the cropping or pastoral industries. This is an indemand role in New Zealand and globally with the need for increased food production and more restorative growing practices. Core content within this major is designed to align with internationallyrecognised plant breeding qualifications, and is continually updated in collaboration with the New Zealand industry to maintain relevance. The research programme and accompanying facilities stretch from molecular biology to fieldbased breeding programmes. We maintain close ties with local plant breeding companies as well as with Crown Research Institute breeding programmes. This creates access to leading projects and breeding programmes across New Zealand, including regular field tours of South Islandbased initiatives for both commercial and research reference. Programme contacts Associate Professor Chris Winefield Chairperson BioSafety Committee chris.winefieldlincoln.ac.nz

Entry to all Lincoln’s Master’s degrees requires a relevant degree with at least a B average in your 300-level or higher courses and final year overall (or full-time equivalent). Lincoln's Master's degree by research only (120 credits) requires one year of full-time study. To apply, you must have an appropriate and relevant postgraduate honours degree awarded with at least second class honours, division one or equivalent (B+ grade average or higher).