Master’s Degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding
Discover the future of agriculture with the Master’s Degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding at UPV. This program trains you in the development of innovative varieties by combining traditional techniques with advanced biotechnologies. Get ready to lead in an expanding sector, promoting sustainable agriculture and quality products, with opportunities in the public, private, and academic fields.
 OFFERED PLACES |
25 (course 26-27) | |
 COURSE START |
September of 2026 (course 26-27) | |
 COURSE DURATION |
Two years, since september of 2026 by july 2028 | |
 NUMBER OF CREDITS |
120 ECTS (course 26-27) |
 CREDIT PRICE |
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 Type 1 students * |
35,34 € (course 26-27) | |
 Type 2 students * |
70,68 € (course 26-27) | |
 TOTAL PRICE |
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Type 1 students * |
From 4240,8 € (course 26-27) | |
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Type 2 students * |
From 8481,6 € (course 26-27) | |
(*) Type 1: National, EU and foreign students residing in Spain (Please, note that the residence permit granted to foreign students does not confer resident status).
(*) Type 2: All other international students
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Phase 0
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From 17 November 2025 to 13 February 2026
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From 2 March to 30 April 2026
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Phase 2
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From 15 to 26 June 2026
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Phase 3
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Two periods: from 31 July to 7 August; and from 24 August to 4 September 2026
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- On-line Open House 2026
We invite you to our Online Open Day, where you will have the opportunity to learn in detail about two leading programs:: In this information session, we will explain the program content, career opportunities, international experience, and we will answer all… Read more: On-line Open House 2026 - Conference: “THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FUTURE IS YOUR FUTURE”.
The next May 22, 2026 in the ICC Red Cube Assembly Room (Building 8E- Staircase J, 3rd Floor), will be held on the following day “IMPROVING THE FUTURE IS YOUR FUTURE” Event details: PROGRAM 9:00-9:30 Collection of credentials 9:30-10:00 Welcome 10:00-11:45… Read more: Conference: “THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE FUTURE IS YOUR FUTURE”. - “Specific Improvement” with 1 teaching credit per cereal specialist”.
Within the subject “Specific Breeding” 1 credit is taught in February 2026 by the professor and researcher Ms. Carla Guijarro Real, who completed her thesis at the Universitat Politècnica de València. She is currently part of the research group in plant… Read more: “Specific Improvement” with 1 teaching credit per cereal specialist”. - Víctor Rodríguez Graña teaches 1 credit of the subject “Mejora Específica”.
Within the subject “Specific Improvement” 1 credit will be given in February 2026 by the researcher of the Biological Mission of Galicia (CSIC) Mr. Víctor Rodríguez Graña, specialized in conservation and management of biodiversity and improvement of plant production, working in… Read more: Víctor Rodríguez Graña teaches 1 credit of the subject “Mejora Específica”. - Juan José Ferreira teaches 1 credit of the subject “Mejora Específica”.
Within the subject “Specific Improvement”, 1 credit will be given in February 2026 by the SERIDA researcher from Oviedo. Mr. Juan José Ferreira Fernández is specialized in characterization and conservation of plant genetic resources, plant genetics and genomics, plant breeding and… Read more: Juan José Ferreira teaches 1 credit of the subject “Mejora Específica”. - Seminar “The figures of differentiated agri-food quality as instruments for sustainable rural development”.
Within the subject “Plant Variety Law and commercial production of propagating material”, the seminar will be given on March 26, 2026 by Mr. Juan José Nicasio Marco. Subdelegate of agri-food companies of the Conselleria de Agricultura, Agua, Ganadería y Pesca. Event… Read more: Seminar “The figures of differentiated agri-food quality as instruments for sustainable rural development”.
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