Area
Agricultural science
Sub-Discipline
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
General Objective: To train specialists with advanced knowledge in agronomic sciences and biotechnology, enabling them to analyze and solve problems related to plant physiology and production, plant breeding, post-harvest management, plant production, and native species with potential for agro-industrial use, as well as species of agri-food interest and natural resources. Specific Objectives: The specific objectives of the Master's program are to train professionals with some of the following competencies: 1. To master the analysis and application of advanced agronomic knowledge and techniques in fruit physiology and production, viticulture, winemaking and enology, horticulture, and other annual and perennial crops of food, industrial, or ornamental interest. 2. The ability to lead production management and technological innovation associated with plant production. 3. The ability to research and formulate novel and cutting-edge agronomic solutions in plant sciences.
Applicant Profile
Hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree. Demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to understand written English, at a level that allows them to read articles and books and access international documents and databases. Submit transcripts from previous university studies. Letter of intent.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in Plant Physiology and Production will be able to work in highly competitive environments, depending on their chosen specialization, in the fields of biotechnology, genetic improvement, plant physiology and nutrition, production, plant protection, fruit growing, horticulture, viticulture, enology, and annual crop production, while adhering to sustainable and ethically responsible agricultural practices. The graduate profile incorporates the following skills and competencies: 1. Analyzing and interpreting advanced agronomic information. 2. Ability to design, implement, and manage innovative, economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural production systems. 3. Identifying, formulating, and solving emerging problems in accordance with modern agronomy. 4. Continuous learning habits throughout their professional career. 5. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams in the field of Plant Sciences and related areas. 6. Integration of ethical, bioethical, and biosafety aspects associated with professional work in these disciplines.
Lines of investigation
Crop Physiology and Production, Fruit Physiology and Production, Vine Physiology and Production, Plant Protection.
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