Agroecosystem Science Master

Experts in World Nutrition

Agricultural scientists make a valuable contribution to ensuring reliable, ecological, economical and socially sustainable human nutrition. Here they strive to optimise the use of limited natural resources. 

Credits ECTS: 90
Language of instruction: English/German

Structure:

There are three specialisations to choose from in the Master’s degree programme:

Crop Science deals with issues of plant production and plant protection.

Animal Science covers basic knowledge in subjects such as Genetics, Nutrition, Physiology and Animal Husbandry.

Food and Resource Economics takes an in-depth look at economic and social aspects in the use of natural resources.

The specialisation is enhanced by specific supplementary subjects and general electives which may be selected from the entire ETH and University of Zurich offering. The six-month Master’s thesis completes the programme. A period of work experience is not compulsory, but is recommended.

- A specialisation (Major)

- Supplementary area (Minor I), second supplementary area (Minor II) or electives

- Master’s thesis (6 months)

Specialisations:

Animal Science; Crop Science; Food and Resource Economics

Unconditional transfer from:

Agricultural Science Bachelor

Further information:

Programme

Department D-USYS

Contact:

Lienhard Dürst

Director of studies: Prof. Dr. Achim Walter

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