MSc in Plant Protection and Phytosanitary Control

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Area of Studies

agricultural sciences

Degree

Master

Degree (in English)

MSc

Language(s)
  • English
Course Duration

3 semesters

Department

University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Faculty: Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Tuition and Other Fees

3200 EUR (for one year)

Application Deadline(s)

a) main admission from 1 March to 30 June, b) additional admission from 11 July to 15 September.

Course Description

Course Profile

Plant protection is a very important and, at the same time, difficult element of plant production. This field of study provides extended knowledge in the area of: monitoring pathogens and pests in agricultural, horticultural and forest crops, plant resistance to environmental factors, crop protection against weeds and weather phenomena, pesticide ecotoxicology, sustainable plant protection. Students learn methods and techniques of plant protection, including non-chemical and chemical methods to control harmful organisms in accordance with the principles of integrated pest management (IPM).

The graduate acquires skills to identify pathogens, pests and symptoms of non-infectious plant diseases using various diagnostic tools. Student gains the ability to choose methods of reducing pests in crops and the human environment, learns the binding legal regulations in the field of plant protection and organization of phytosanitary control, has knowledge of running business, rules and techniques of advisor work and obtaining European Union funds for projects in agriculture.

Education Requirements

1. Choose a programme of study (find a list of programmes on our website). 

2. Register in the ULSL Admission System on our website (registration will open on 1 March 2024)

– Every candidate is required to present a transcript of records – a grade sheet – showing the academic achievements at school (subjects, grades, credits). A secondary school transcript may be called “testimonial” in some countries. Candidate should include an explanation of how the grading system works in the country the certificate(s) come from (ie. which grades are the best, and which are the poorest) e.g. 6 – excellent, 5- very good, etc. The transcript of academic records should be legalized (or bear an Apostille). The secondary school transcript (if on a separate sheet) should also be legalized or have the Apostille.

– Please be aware that your certificates, diplomas, and transcripts, will have to bear the the stamp of legalization from the Polish Embassy of the country where the certificate, diploma or transcript was issued (except if the documents were issued in the country which is a part of the Hague Convention – then Apostille is needed). You may also be asked to provide an eligibility statement for your credentials, issued by appropriate educational authorities or consular office. Master degree course applicants have to submit their Bachelor diploma and Academic Transcript of Records (originals or copies authenticated by a notary public and, if applicable, a certified translation to English).

When you apply to Veterinary Medicine programme: Provide grade from the Certificate of Matriculation/Baccalaureate in the compulsory subject of biology and the subject of your choice in: chemistry, mathematics or physics. Knowledge of English must be confirmed by a certificate, e.g. FCE, CAE, TOEIC, TOEFL, TELC, if the secondary school education was conducted in a language other than English.

When you apply to other programmes: Provide grade from the Certificate of Matriculation/Baccalaureate in 2 subjects of your choice from the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, mathematics, IT, geography, social studies or physics (the list of subjects you can choose from may vary depending on the programme you have chosen). Knowledge of English must be confirmed by a certificate, e.g. FCE, CAE, TOEIC, TOEFL, TELC, if the secondary school education was conducted in a language other than English.

– Scan of the secondary school certificate authorizing the candidate to enter the university in the country of issuance.

– Scan/Copy of Passport (page with personal data, address and photo).

– Scan/Copy of certificate confirming knowledge of English language (minimum B2 level), if secondary school education is in other than English language.

– Health Certificate (available after the registration in the ULSL Admission System) confirming that candidate is eligible for the chosen programme. The documents must be submitted in English or translated into English by a sworn translator.

3. Pay the admission fee  (EUR 150). Each candidate has their own individual account number. 

4. Wait until the enrollment ends on 31 June 2024. If your status changes to “qualified”, we will send you documents confirming that you have been accepted.

If you do not receive your high school graduation documents, certificates etc. by 31 June 2024, you will be able to register and apply in second enrollmenttment round that will run until September 2024. 

Please note that your application will be considered only when you submit all the documents together with the proof of admission fee payment.

5. You will be informed via email about your application status.

6. Pay the tuition fee for one academic year (or one semester).

7. Wait for the documents that are necessary to apply for a Visa. – The Final Acceptance Letter – The Recommendation Letter to the Polish Embassy – The Certificate of Enrollment. 

8. You made it! Nice to see you as one of our students!

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– Please, make sure that you have the originals of the required documents, because you will need to submit them after your arrival to Poland. 

– All documents submitted in a foreign language (other than English or Polish) must bear a certified English translation.

– In addition, within 30 days of admission (after your stay in Poland), student has to present an insurance policy or a European Health Insurance Card, or sign an insurance agreement with the National Health Fund.

Contact

University of Life Sciences in Lublin

 

Admissions Office

Admissions and Promotion Department

Akademicka 15, 20-950 Lublin, Poland

tel. +48 81 445 66 91

e-mail: admission@up.lublin.pl

 

Information for candidates from Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan

e-mail:  rekrutacja.ua@up.lublin.pl 

tel. +48 81 445 66 91

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