Green Biology
March 22, 2021 2026-01-12 11:30Green Biology
Green Biology
GREEN BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology of the School of Sciences and Engineering of the University of Crete organizes and operates a Postgraduate Program of Studies (M.Sc.) entitled “GREEN BIOLOGY – Biology of Plant Organisms from the Molecule to the Environment” (formerly “Molecular and Applied Plant Biology – Green Biotechnology”)
Subject
The subject of the M.Sc. program is the advancement of knowledge and research in cutting-edge fields of Plant Biology Structure and Function, such as Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Genetics, Plant Biochemistry, Bioenergetics, Plant Developmental Biology, Plant Molecular Physiology, and Molecular Plant Pathology, as well as their biotechnological and environmental applications.
Aim
The aim of the M.Sc. program is to train highly qualified scientists with knowledge of current scientific and technological advances (cutting-edge), modern research techniques and approaches, and the ability to conduct research on critical contemporary issues related to the structure and function of plant biology. The program also aims to prepare capable and well-trained scientists who will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to invest in excellence and innovation and to staff academic and research institutions as well as modern productive sectors.