Future-Proof Crop Innovation
Pressure on global food production is increasing. Climate stress, pests and diseases call for faster and smarter crop innovation. Develop the knowledge, practical expertise and fresh perspectives you need to play an active role in accelerating innovation across vegetables, ornamentals, and protein, oil and fibre crops, from DNA to field.
Discover how advances in genetic knowledge, AI and increasingly accessible biotechnology are making plant breeding faster, more precise and more impactful, in an environment where science and practice strengthen one another.
Our courses (15)
Connecting science and practice in crop innovation
Wageningen University & Research is internationally recognised for its expertise in plant sciences and crop innovation.
What sets WUR apart is the way fundamental knowledge and application come together. We connect expertise in plant breeding, phenotyping, genomics and biotechnology with knowledge of resistance, quality traits and crop performance. This gives professionals not only answers to individual questions, but also a broader understanding of how innovations connect across the full scope of crop improvement.
Our courses are developed and taught by researchers and experts working at the forefront of crop innovation. This learning environment brings together scientific depth, technological development and real-world questions from breeding companies. It makes WUR the place for professionals who want to understand how new crops are developed, why certain innovations matter, and how to apply that knowledge in their own context.
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WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
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