Crops and Plant Sciences
Crops and Plant Sciences
Course sheet
A.Y. 2025/2026
Master programme
LM-69 R - Scienze e tecnologie agrarie
The Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, part of the Master's Degree class in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, aims to prepare graduates with a broad cultural and scientific education, providing specific and qualified skills to plan and manage research and innovative processes, either independently or in teams, assuming project and structural responsibilities in public or private companies. The program aims to provide professional training in the fields of plant production and ornamental and urban green systems, as well as plant protection from abiotic and biotic stress, to achieve competitive and sustainable productions.
The training received will give graduates an in-depth knowledge of current agricultural/cropping systems and technical and recreational green spaces, aiming to improve plant production, while also protecting the environment and adapting to its changing conditions.
The degree program will provide specific and qualified knowledge of plant biology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as the biology of microorganisms and parasites and their interactions, as essential foundations for improving the quantitative and qualitative aspects of agricultural plant production, rationalizing plant protection strategies, and conserving resources by utilizing both traditional and innovative technologies, including genetic improvement programs. Students will acquire methodologies, including laboratory techniques, to control the quality and sustainability of plant production and to design, manage, and certify production systems and processes.
In order to ensure high-level scientific and professional competencies, the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences is designed to provide graduates with a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills necessary for analyzing and solving problems using a scientific and multidisciplinary approach.
After a common first year, the degree program offers the possibility to choose between two curricula, delivered in English in the second year. The first curriculum, focused on plant biotechnology, allows for greater specialization in biotechnological and genomic approaches to understand plant production and protection mechanisms and apply them to genetic improvement. The second curriculum provides advanced training on approaches and methodologies to be applied in cultivation systems to optimize production inputs in interaction with the environment.
The training received will give graduates an in-depth knowledge of current agricultural/cropping systems and technical and recreational green spaces, aiming to improve plant production, while also protecting the environment and adapting to its changing conditions.
The degree program will provide specific and qualified knowledge of plant biology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as the biology of microorganisms and parasites and their interactions, as essential foundations for improving the quantitative and qualitative aspects of agricultural plant production, rationalizing plant protection strategies, and conserving resources by utilizing both traditional and innovative technologies, including genetic improvement programs. Students will acquire methodologies, including laboratory techniques, to control the quality and sustainability of plant production and to design, manage, and certify production systems and processes.
In order to ensure high-level scientific and professional competencies, the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences is designed to provide graduates with a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills necessary for analyzing and solving problems using a scientific and multidisciplinary approach.
After a common first year, the degree program offers the possibility to choose between two curricula, delivered in English in the second year. The first curriculum, focused on plant biotechnology, allows for greater specialization in biotechnological and genomic approaches to understand plant production and protection mechanisms and apply them to genetic improvement. The second curriculum provides advanced training on approaches and methodologies to be applied in cultivation systems to optimize production inputs in interaction with the environment.
Technical Developers for Plant Production and Green Systems
Role: Professionals in this category are involved in developing innovative tools and processes for agroecosystem management.
Skills: In-depth knowledge of agroecosystems in terms of productivity and environmental compatibility.
Employment Opportunities: Research and advanced technical consulting in private companies producing seeds, plant materials, pesticides, fertilizers, and controlled-environment cultivation solutions; National and international organizations in research and innovation sectors.
Breeders
Role: Professionals in this sector focus on genetic improvement, conservation, and valorization of plant genetic resources.
Skills: Graduates will have knowledge of classical and biotechnological genetic improvement methods, in situ and ex situ plant material conservation, and the ability to manage experimental plans to evaluate and compare materials for potential varietal registration.
Employment Opportunities: Seed companies developing breeding programs; Public and private research institutions developing and evaluating new cultivars; Molecular biology laboratories for traceability analysis; National and international organizations involved in development cooperation, particularly germplasm banks for biodiversity preservation and food security.
Phytopathologists/Entomologists
Role: Professionals in this field design and develop diagnostic protocols and pest control models, applying EU legislation on environmental sustainability.
Skills: Graduates will have knowledge of common and emerging plant pathogens and pests, understanding their economic impact and the essential prevention strategies for environmental protection.
Employment Opportunities: Research positions in public and private institutions developing modern diagnostic tools; Companies producing low-impact phytosanitary products; National and international organizations involved in development cooperation.
The Master Degree Course provides access to the state exam for obtaining the habilitation for the following profession
Agronomy and forestry doctor
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Role: Professionals in this category are involved in developing innovative tools and processes for agroecosystem management.
Skills: In-depth knowledge of agroecosystems in terms of productivity and environmental compatibility.
Employment Opportunities: Research and advanced technical consulting in private companies producing seeds, plant materials, pesticides, fertilizers, and controlled-environment cultivation solutions; National and international organizations in research and innovation sectors.
Breeders
Role: Professionals in this sector focus on genetic improvement, conservation, and valorization of plant genetic resources.
Skills: Graduates will have knowledge of classical and biotechnological genetic improvement methods, in situ and ex situ plant material conservation, and the ability to manage experimental plans to evaluate and compare materials for potential varietal registration.
Employment Opportunities: Seed companies developing breeding programs; Public and private research institutions developing and evaluating new cultivars; Molecular biology laboratories for traceability analysis; National and international organizations involved in development cooperation, particularly germplasm banks for biodiversity preservation and food security.
Phytopathologists/Entomologists
Role: Professionals in this field design and develop diagnostic protocols and pest control models, applying EU legislation on environmental sustainability.
Skills: Graduates will have knowledge of common and emerging plant pathogens and pests, understanding their economic impact and the essential prevention strategies for environmental protection.
Employment Opportunities: Research positions in public and private institutions developing modern diagnostic tools; Companies producing low-impact phytosanitary products; National and international organizations involved in development cooperation.
The Master Degree Course provides access to the state exam for obtaining the habilitation for the following profession
Agronomy and forestry doctor
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The Course of study in Crops and Plant Sciences gives many opportunities for stages abroad mainly through the Erasmus+ programme. About 30 foreign Universities of the EU are involved in this students exchange. The areas of study which can be followed by the students abroad are almost all those included in this course of study. In general, students who make a stage abroad attend local courses or participate in research for the preparation of their thesis. The examination scores and the related UFC obtained in the partner universities are almost entirely acknowledged by our university for the curriculum studies. Other possibilities exist in terms of cultural exchange with non EU universities (in China, Japan, Latin America) not involved in the Erasmus programme. The Master degree in Crop and Plant Science is partner of the double degree in the framework of Erasmus Mundus Master Program in Plant Breeding - emPlant+ (EMJMD) and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Informations at https://www.unimi.it/en/international/study-abroad/double-degree.
Attendance is strongly recommended for all training activities.
Enrolment
Admission requirements
Access is free but a B1 knowledge of the English language is required for admission to the first year.
In order to take the second year exams, a B2 knowledge of the English language is required.
Graduates of class L-25 (Agricultural sciences and technologies), as well as the corresponding class pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99, may access the programme if they have earned at least 30 credits in the following academic fields: BIO/01 - General botany BIO/02 - Systematic botany BIO/03 - Environmental and applied botany BIO/04 - Plant physiology BIO/05 Zoology BIO/13 Applied biology CHIM/03 - General and inorganic chemistry CHIM/06 - Organic chemistry FIS/01 to FIS/07 MAT/01 to MAT/09 INF/01 Computer science ING-INF/05 - Data processing systems SECS-S/01 Statistics. Graduates from classes other than class L-25, who have earned at least 60 credits in the following academic fields, may also access the programme:
AGR/01 - Economy and rural appraisal, AGR/02 - Agronomy and herbaceous crops, AGR/03 - General arboriculture, AGR/04 - Horticulture and floriculture, AGR/05 - Forest management and forestry, AGR/07 - Agricultural genetics, AGR/08 - Agricultural hydraulics, AGR/09 - Agricultural mechanics, AGR/10 - Rural constructions and agro-forestry territory, AGR/11 - General and applied entomology, AGR/12 - Plant pathology, AGR/13 - Agricultural chemistry, AGR/14 - Pedology, AGR/15 - Food science and technology, AGR/16 - Agricultural microbiology, BIO/07 - Ecology, BIO/18 - Genetics, BIO/19 - General microbiology, CHIM/01 - Analytical chemistry, CHIM/12 - Environmental and cultural heritage chemistry, GEO/02 - Stratigraphic and sedimentological geology, GEO/04 - Physical geography and geomorphology, GEO/06 - Mineralogy, GEO/07 - Petrology and petrography, ICAR/06 - Topography and cartography, ICAR/15 - Landscape architecture, IUS/03 - Agricultural law, IUS/14 - European Union law, SECS-P/08 - Economics and business management.
During the application verification phase, an examination committee will evaluate the candidates' curricular requirements and, if necessary, may request an integration of the documentation produced. It may also report any disciplinary gaps that candidates will have to fill before the interview to verify the adequacy of the initial preparation.
A maximum of 24 credits can be recognised (according to DM 931/2024) based on certified professional knowledge and skills, as well as other knowledge and skills acquired from post-secondary training activities planned and organized with the contribution of the University.
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
The admission notice is published on the page https://sppp.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
Admission assessment
Candidates who have satisfied the curricular entry requirements will have to undergo an interview to verify the adequacy of their personal preparation, which will be held on the dates indicated:
- September 18, 2025, 2.00 pm;
- January 7, 2026, 2.00 pm.
The interviews will take place via videoconference. Connection details will be notified to the candidates within one week of the interview date.
Access is free but a B1 knowledge of the English language is required for admission to the first year.
In order to take the second year exams, a B2 knowledge of the English language is required.
Graduates of class L-25 (Agricultural sciences and technologies), as well as the corresponding class pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99, may access the programme if they have earned at least 30 credits in the following academic fields: BIO/01 - General botany BIO/02 - Systematic botany BIO/03 - Environmental and applied botany BIO/04 - Plant physiology BIO/05 Zoology BIO/13 Applied biology CHIM/03 - General and inorganic chemistry CHIM/06 - Organic chemistry FIS/01 to FIS/07 MAT/01 to MAT/09 INF/01 Computer science ING-INF/05 - Data processing systems SECS-S/01 Statistics. Graduates from classes other than class L-25, who have earned at least 60 credits in the following academic fields, may also access the programme:
AGR/01 - Economy and rural appraisal, AGR/02 - Agronomy and herbaceous crops, AGR/03 - General arboriculture, AGR/04 - Horticulture and floriculture, AGR/05 - Forest management and forestry, AGR/07 - Agricultural genetics, AGR/08 - Agricultural hydraulics, AGR/09 - Agricultural mechanics, AGR/10 - Rural constructions and agro-forestry territory, AGR/11 - General and applied entomology, AGR/12 - Plant pathology, AGR/13 - Agricultural chemistry, AGR/14 - Pedology, AGR/15 - Food science and technology, AGR/16 - Agricultural microbiology, BIO/07 - Ecology, BIO/18 - Genetics, BIO/19 - General microbiology, CHIM/01 - Analytical chemistry, CHIM/12 - Environmental and cultural heritage chemistry, GEO/02 - Stratigraphic and sedimentological geology, GEO/04 - Physical geography and geomorphology, GEO/06 - Mineralogy, GEO/07 - Petrology and petrography, ICAR/06 - Topography and cartography, ICAR/15 - Landscape architecture, IUS/03 - Agricultural law, IUS/14 - European Union law, SECS-P/08 - Economics and business management.
During the application verification phase, an examination committee will evaluate the candidates' curricular requirements and, if necessary, may request an integration of the documentation produced. It may also report any disciplinary gaps that candidates will have to fill before the interview to verify the adequacy of the initial preparation.
A maximum of 24 credits can be recognised (according to DM 931/2024) based on certified professional knowledge and skills, as well as other knowledge and skills acquired from post-secondary training activities planned and organized with the contribution of the University.
Proficiency in English at a B1 level or higher under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B1-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate at or above B1, obtained no more than three years earlier. For the list of language certificates recognized by the University please review: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicants during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.
The admission notice is published on the page https://sppp.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
Admission assessment
Candidates who have satisfied the curricular entry requirements will have to undergo an interview to verify the adequacy of their personal preparation, which will be held on the dates indicated:
- September 18, 2025, 2.00 pm;
- January 7, 2026, 2.00 pm.
The interviews will take place via videoconference. Connection details will be notified to the candidates within one week of the interview date.
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2025 to 31/10/2025
Application for matriculation: from 02/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
Admissions A.Y. 2026/2027
Admission applications for Academic Year 2026/2027 are now open. Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2026.
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Programme description and courses list
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens | 12 | 116 | Italian | AGR/11 AGR/12 |
| - Entomologia applicata | 6 | 56 | AGR/11 | |
| - Fitoiatria | 6 | 60 | AGR/12 | |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production | 6 | 52 | Italian | AGR/16 |
| Tree Growing Strategies | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/03 |
| Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/12 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Herbaceous Cropping Systems | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/02 |
| Physiology of Plant Production | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).
For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).
For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
| Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Plant Breeding | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/07 |
| Statistics and Experimental Design | 6 | 64 | English | AGR/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Crop Modeling | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/02 |
| Methodologies for Quantifying the Environmental Sustainability of Crop Production | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/09 |
| Protected Cultivation Systems | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/03 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences | 6 | 64 | English | AGR/03 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/01 |
| Nursery Tree Production | 6 | 58 | Italian | AGR/03 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases | 6 | 68 | English | AGR/12 |
| Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/11 |
| Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/03 |
| Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/09 |
| Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience | 3 | 48 | Italian | AGR/03 AGR/09 |
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences | 6 | 64 | English | First semester | AGR/03 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | AGR/01 |
| Nursery Tree Production | 6 | 58 | Italian | First semester | AGR/03 |
| Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases | 6 | 68 | English | Second semester | AGR/12 |
| Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/11 |
| Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 |
| Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) | 6 | 64 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 |
| Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/09 |
| Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience | 3 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 AGR/09 |
year
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Pathogens | 12 | 116 | Italian | AGR/11 AGR/12 |
| - Entomologia applicata | 6 | 56 | AGR/11 | |
| - Fitoiatria | 6 | 60 | AGR/12 | |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Microbial Biotechnologies Applied to Plant Production | 6 | 52 | Italian | AGR/16 |
| Tree Growing Strategies | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/03 |
| Virology and Physiopathological Biotechnologies Biotechnologies | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/12 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Herbaceous Cropping Systems | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/02 |
| Physiology of Plant Production | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
- STUDENTS MUST ACQUIRE 3 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).
For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
For Italian students, a theoretical-practical course is planned relating to the topics covered in the study program, held by freelancers or experts in some production sectors and professors related to the degree program to illustrate and discuss topics useful for entering the world of work (Other knowledge useful for entering the world of work).
For foreign students, an assessment of knowledge of the Italian language is planned (see the paragraph Language tests).
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
| Other Useful Knowledge for Entering the Job Market | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Plant Pathology | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/12 |
| Development of Crop Ideotypes | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/07 |
| Molecular Methods for Plant Breeding | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/07 |
| Plant Molecular Biology | 6 | 56 | English | AGR/07 |
| Statistics and Experimental Design | 6 | 64 | English | AGR/02 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGR/03 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 30 | 0 | Italian | NN |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences | 6 | 64 | English | AGR/03 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | AGR/01 |
| Nursery Tree Production | 6 | 58 | Italian | AGR/03 |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases | 6 | 68 | English | AGR/12 |
| Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/11 |
| Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/03 |
| Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGR/09 |
| Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience | 3 | 48 | Italian | AGR/03 AGR/09 |
Study plan rules
- The academic plan includes 12 credits for elective activities. To this end, students can select courses organised for this and other degree programmes of this Faculty and the University in general, or opt for other educational activities that can be measured in credits. See also the paragraph Structure of the course - Presentation of the study plan. These can be seminars, conferences, refresher courses and other activities organised by this University or another entity, provided that they are congruent with the study programme. Normally, a maximum of 4 credits can be awarded for this kind of activities, which must be approved beforehand by the Academic Board. For information on how to obtain credits for such activities, students have to contact their tutor. The programme offers two alternative curricula. Therefore, students may select as elective activities courses included in the curriculum that they have not chosen. Furthermore, for students following the Master's Degree Course in Crop and Plant Sciences, the Academic Board notably recommends the elective courses indicated in the table below.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics for Horticultural Sciences | 6 | 64 | English | First semester | AGR/03 |
| Marketing to Breeding | 6 | 48 | English | First semester | AGR/01 |
| Nursery Tree Production | 6 | 58 | Italian | First semester | AGR/03 |
| Low Environmental Impact Techniques and Methodologies for the Control of Plant Diseases | 6 | 68 | English | Second semester | AGR/12 |
| Pest Management in Post-Harvest Food | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/11 |
| Planning and Realization of Urban Green Spaces | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 |
| Plant Phenotyping Methods (P2M) | 6 | 64 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 |
| Proximal Sensing and Data Analysis for Agricultural Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/09 |
| Ree Fru-Bqe - Fruit Breeding and Quality Evaluation Experience | 3 | 48 | Italian | Second semester | AGR/03 AGR/09 |
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Location
Milan
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Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Course management for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (Science and Technology area)
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