Program Overview

Introduction to the Agronom Mark and Växt Master Program

The Agronom Mark and Växt Master Program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of sustainable food production systems. Through a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, students will gain the skills necessary to develop innovative agricultural systems.

Program Information

The program is a two-year master's degree that builds on the knowledge gained in the Växtodlingsprogrammet (Plant Production Program). It leads to a master's degree in biology or soil science, depending on the chosen specialization. The program provides students with a broad and specialized competence that is highly valued in the labor market.

Facts and Eligibility

• Name: Agronom Mark and Växt
• Level: Master's level
• Language: Swedish
• Extent: 2 years, 120 credits
• Study Start: Autumn 2025
• Last Application Date for Swedish Students:
• Study Location: Uppsala
• Study Pace: Full-time
• Study Form: Campus
• Number of Places: 30
• Application Code for Swedish Students: 81119
• Eligibility:
  • A degree at the basic level comprising at least 180 credits
  • At least 90 credits with a focus on biology
  • At least 15 credits in a bachelor's thesis in biology
  • At least 45 credits in agronomy-profiled courses*
  • At least 15 credits in agricultural science
  • 30 credits in soil science
  • 15 credits in plant production
  • Knowledge equivalent to the requirement for Swedish for basic eligibility at the basic level
  • English 6

*Courses with clearly profession-related content for agronomists or a clear connection to the agricultural sector (specified in the curriculum for the Plant Production Program).

Content

The education provides in-depth knowledge in biology and soil science with a focus on plant production and also gives competence in approach and professional work within the agricultural sector. The program offers a high degree of freedom of choice. Students can choose to specialize in soil science or plant production. They can, for example, read courses where they learn more about:

• How plants can be protected from diseases and pests without negative environmental effects
• How land use and new crops can be developed to meet future challenges in a changing climate
• How the fertility of arable land can best be preserved
• How well-functioning and productive plant production systems can be designed while preserving biodiversity

Within the program, there are both research-oriented and applied courses to choose from. In the final year of the program, students complete an independent project (master's thesis). There, they can choose a topic that interests them and gives them a unique profile in their education.

Career

As an agronomist, you are in high demand in the labor market, and most get jobs in relevant areas shortly after completing their education. You have broad competence and good overall understanding of plant production in agriculture. Additionally, you have in-depth knowledge of plant biology and the interaction with the soil, other organisms, and the surrounding environment. After completing the program, you can, for example, work with consulting in agriculture, with strategic development issues at authorities, or in research and innovation. Many agronomists have leading positions in companies or authorities with responsibility for environmental or agricultural issues.

Courses in the Program

Year 1

• Agricultural Science 2 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 15 credits
• Soil and Water Chemistry, 7.5 credits
• Geographic Information Systems for Environmental and Natural Sciences, 7.5 credits
• Safe Nutrient Recycling, 15 credits
• Soil Biology and Biogeochemical Cycles, 15 credits
• The Ecology of Cropping Systems, 15 credits
• Molecular and Microbial Ecology: From Theory to Practice, 15 credits
• Soil in Cultivation, 15 credits
• Production and Quality Evaluation of Forages, 15 credits

Year 2

• Soils of the World and Sustainable Water and Soil Management, 15 credits
• Soil Water Processes in Agroecosystems, 15 credits
• Plant Pathology, 15 credits
• Water Quality in the Landscape: Processes, Management, and Policy, 7.5 credits
• Genetic Diversity and Plant Breeding, 15 credits
• Independent Project in Biology for Agronomists, A2E, 30 credits
• Independent Project in Soil Science for Agronomists, A2E, 30 credits

Education Plan

The education plan for the Agronom Mark and Växt Master Program outlines the program's structure, including compulsory and elective courses, and the requirements for completing the program.

Goals

The overall goals for the program are to provide students with a deep understanding of sustainable food production systems and the skills necessary to develop innovative agricultural systems. The program aims to educate agronomists who can contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture and food production.

Examination

The examination for the program includes a master's thesis and completion of all compulsory and elective courses. The program leads to a master's degree in biology or soil science, depending on the chosen specialization.

Additional Information

For more information about the program, including admission requirements, course descriptions, and career opportunities, please refer to the education plan and other relevant documents.