The programme counts for 5 ECTS to add to your curriculum and will provide you with  

• an insight into the main crop varieties that are commercialized as hybrids
• an understanding of the scientific developments supplying new elements to create hybrids
• an understanding of the legal restrictions regarding access to germplasm, biosafety and intellectual property rights

Certification requirements are:

• Attend all courses;
• Participate to the excursions;
• Prepare and present case study in a satisfying way;
• Pass a multiple choice examination

Contact applications.itc@ugent.be for enrolment.
Language of instruction is English.
Location of the programme and registration at Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Coupure Links 653, Ghent, Belgium
Programme duration from 6 February 2017 till 17 February 2017
Registration deadline: 13 January 2017
Tuition fee is € 1,750.

Detailed information can be found in the A4-sized poster.