European Masters Scholarships, Animal Breeding and Genetics
Applications are open for scholarships for the non-European students to study the Masters degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics in Europe. Those scholarships are provided by the Erasmus Mundus programme. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a higher education programme which promotes the European Union as a 'centre of excellence' around the world.
Deadline : 15 Jan 2010
Introduction
The European Masters in Animal Breeding and Genetics (EM-ABG) offers high quality training, both in terms of scientific knowledge and didactic skills, provided by six excellent university groups within the European Union (EU). The EM-ABG is a response to the need for highly qualified graduates in the internationally operating area of animal breeding and genetics.
For third-country students (non-EU), there are scholarships available. Those scholarships are provided by the Erasmus Mundus programme. The Erasmus Mundus programme is a higher education programme which promotes the European Union as a 'centre of excellence' around the world. The programme supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the global image of European higher education. The programme provides easier access to postgraduate education for university students from all over the world.
Selection Criteria
- BSc degree or equivalent degree in Animal Science or related fields with a number of prerequisites (e.g. knowledge of Statistics and Genetics).
- Grade point average needs to be at minimum 70% of the maximum score.
- Result of TOEFL exam paper based has to be at least 580, computer based at least 237 or internet based at least 92-93. An alternative is a minimum score of 6.5 from an IELTS test. The Consortium Committee can admit excellent third-country students with a somewhat lower TOEFL score (550 cq 213 or 79-80 and IELTS 6.0).
- Application deadline for students that want to start in the upcoming academic year, applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, is January 15, 2010. (Self-paying students or students with other scholarships can apply for participation in the upcoming academic year in the EM-ABG until May 1, 2009).
Scholarships
The EM-ABG course is supported by the Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Union. Scholarships for third-country (non-EU) selected students are offered. The amount for academic year 2010/2011 is € 21,000 per year which should cover the living costs, insurances, travel costs and subscription fees.
Application Form
- The scholarship application is included in the admission application form. Click here to download.
- Application deadline 15th of January 2010.
Contact Details
For further information, use the contact details given below:
EM-ABG Secretary
Animal Breeding and Genomics Center
Wageningen University
PO Box 338
NL 6700 AH Wageningen,
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 317 482 335
Email: emabg@wur.nl
Website: www.emabg.eu
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