Plant Science (MS)

Master of Science in Plant Science

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

The M.S. in Plant Science is for students seeking a solid background in plant science and experience with research techniques and experimental design. You will receive training and research opportunities in molecular, cellular, genetic, genomic and physiological aspects of plants. Core coursework consists of cross-training in plant microbiology, while electives deepen your expertise in areas related to your intended research direction. Following the selection of a permanent lab, you will develop and execute a novel research project and disseminate your results through a master's thesis and a scientific publication. Graduates find fulfilling careers in areas such as agronomy, crop science, horticulture and Extension.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

Avg. Time-to-degree

2.0756 Years