University of East Anglia UEA - Open Day
4 Jul 2026, 08:00
Norwich
Overview
Plant diseases have significantly influenced human history, making their control essential for a sustainable future. Our prestigious MSc in Global Plant Health offers a robust foundation for a career focused on minimising crop losses, contributing to global food security, and protecting the environment.
This MSc is delivered by The Sainsbury Laboratory, a renowned independent plant health research institute known for key breakthroughs in plant immunity. You’ll be immersed in our research culture and learn from the experts who are making today's advancements.
You’ll learn how plants recognise pathogens to defend themselves and how pathogens can evade these defences. You'll gain experience in laboratory-based and computational research at TSL. You’ll also develop key leadership skills that will help you make a significant impact throughout your career.
TSL is generously supported by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and others, enabling top scientific ideas to be tested by approximately 100 researchers, including around 20 postgraduate students. You’ll be taught by TSL members together with instructors from across the Norwich Research Park including the John Innes CentreJohn Innes Centre and UEA plus international external speakers. This provides you with a unique opportunity to study on one of the world’s leading campuses in plant and microbial science.
To guide your career, you'll hear from TSL alumni who have pursued diverse paths, including careers in biotech and policy. Our MSc has prepared students for roles in start-up companies, and field-trial consultancies, among other destinations or pursuing PhDs.
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Degree classification: Honors degree - 2:1 or international equivalent in Biological Sciences or equivalent subject that covers plant and/or microbial sciences.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants need to provide a Personal Statement and an additional compulsory statement that covers 5 specifics areas (molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics and laboratory skills).
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with minimum 6.0 in all components |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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