Level:  master academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Master engineer in agriculture

The study programme Phytomedicine of the second degree of higher education represents the study programme of master academic studies. Upon the completion of master academic studies the student acquires the academic title of Master Engineer in Agriculture for Phytomedicine. The group of elective courses is provided in Diploma supplement. On the basis of the chosen courses, the research area is determined, which can comprise: phytopathology, agricultural entomology and zoology, pesticides, herbology and of multidisciplinary character. The programme of master academic studies lasts for on year that is two terms. Within the study programme four obligatory courses are taught (Agricultural toxicology with ecotoxicology, Ecology in plant protection, Basics of pesticide toxicological chemistry, Anatomy and physiology of sick plants). Apart from the above-mentioned obligatory courses, the student chooses another three courses from the total of 9 elective courses. After passing obligatory courses the student acquires 23 ECTS, and after passing elective courses a student is granted another 19 ECTS. After completing master thesis the student acquires 10 ECTS. Professional practice is taken in the second semester (3 ECTS) as well as a research paper which comprises the practical part of the final paper (10 lessons of active teaching that is 5 ECTS) and represents an integral part of one obligatory course and two elective courses each with 2 lesson of active teaching.

The goals of the study programme of master studies comprise achieving competences which mark the completion of master academic studies, a certain level of specialisation as well as qualification for research into the field of phytomedicine. It refers to the development of general competences: objective evaluation of one's own work and the work of others', communication with the experts in other fields, possession of professional ethics, ability to plan and organise works in the field of phytomedicine, creativity and ability to work independently, knowledge of laboratory and field research methods, statistical processing of data and interpretation of the results. The goal of the programme is development of course-specific competences: detailed theoretical knowledge of the target groups of organisms, of practical techniques, ecological framework of the functioning of agroecosystems, rational and economical use of natural resources in agriculture, detailed knowledge of specific ways of protecting plant species, production of healthy seed and planting material, the toxicological properties of pesticides, phytosanitary regulations and standards, specificities in the field of plant protection within the organic food production, knowledge of biotechnology and biosafety.

Upon the completion of the study programme of master studies the student acquires general competences: ability to improve the acquired knowledge and apply it in the practice; objective evaluation of one's own work and the work of others’, competence in analysis and synthesis, ability to obtain and analyse information from different sources, ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and communicate with the experts in other fields, possession of professional ethics, ability to plan and organise professional activities, ability to work independently; knowledge of research methods, conducting of experiments, statistical processing of data and interpretation of the results; creativity, developed awareness of the necessity of continuous improvement of knowledge; possession of a higher level of social responsibility concerning the production of safe food; environmental protection and conservation of natural resources in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Upon the completion of the study programme of master studies acquires course-specific competences and thorough knowledge of: detailed theoretical knowledge of the target groups of organisms, of practical techniques, ecological framework of the functioning of agroecosystems, safe, rational and economical use of pesticides, detailed knowledge of specific ways of plant species production (agrotechnics), production of seed and planting material, knowledge of phytosanitary regulations and standards, specificities in the field of plant protection within the organic food production, knowledge of biotechnology and biosafety, monitoring and application of innovations in the fields of graduate academic studies, use of information and communication technologies. The knowledge acquired must be sufficient basis for further education, which essentially consists of the capacity for research work in specialised areas.

Admission to the first year of master academic studies is possible if: - The candidate graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture, corresponding study programme. - The candidate who graduated from some of related faculties or related study programme at the Faculty of Agriculture, after passing the additional examinations, if it is prescribed by the study programme, of the courses determined by the corresponding Department Council.

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