East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Horticulture in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Horticulture provides Master of Science and PhD programs specializing in plant breeding, genetics, biotechnology, and horticulture. Michigan State University's interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) allows students to study agronomic, forestry, and horticultural species while selecting from diverse academic courses. Founded in 1981, this program awards both master's and doctoral degrees.
This initiative involves faculty collaboration across MSU's Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Biology, and Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences departments. Students benefit from cutting-edge labs, research greenhouses, farm access, and specialized campus equipment. Our faculty consistently secure competitive funding for research initiatives. Incoming students enjoy significant flexibility in choosing advisors, committee members, and thesis topics from our accomplished faculty network. Recognized for excellence in plant science research, education, and outreach, MSU offers PBGB students robust support systems and resources.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students interested in the PBGB program can apply online through the Horticulture, Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences or Plant Biology departments as described below. Applications to any of the three departments can be viewed by all PBGB faculty. After an applicant's application packet is completed, a notice is sent to all faculty members listing the student's name, degrees held, awarding institution(s), areas of interest, and need for financial assistance.
TOEFL Scores. International students are required to take the TOEFL. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based. Minimum score of 80 for internet-based test (iBT) with no subscore below 19 for reading, listening and speaking, no writing subscore below 22).
When deciding whether to apply to our department, keep in mind that the most successful applications have grade point averages of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 point scale. Students with previous experience in the area of study may be given special consideration.
Any student who has completed (or is completing) at least a Bachelor of Science or Arts with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale can apply for post-graduate education in PBGB. The GPA for admission to graduate school will be calculated on the basis of courses taken the last two academic years.
To be accepted as a graduate student in PBGB, the applicant must have the following Graduate Record Examination (GRE) requirements:
Minimum score of 153 on the verbal section
Minimum score of 144 on the quantitative section
Minimum score of 3.0 on the writing assessment
At least one college introductory course in: Advanced Mathematics, Biology, and Genetics.
15 credit hours in plant sciences.
GPA of 3.0.
A minimum GRE exam score of 153-verbal, 144-quantitative, 3.0-analytical.
Exceptions must be approved by the PBGB Program Advisory Committee.
TOEFL Scores. International students are required to take the TOEFL. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based. Minimum score of 80 for internet-based test (iBT) with no subscore below 19 for reading, listening and speaking, no writing subscore below 22).
When deciding whether to apply to our department, keep in mind that the most successful applications have grade point averages of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 point scale. Students with previous experience in the area of study may be given special consideration.
Any student who has completed (or is completing) at least a Bachelor of Science or Arts with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale can apply for post-graduate education in PBGB. The GPA for admission to graduate school will be calculated on the basis of courses taken the last two academic years.
To be accepted as a graduate student in PBGB, the applicant must have the following Graduate Record Examination (GRE) requirements:
Minimum score of 153 on the verbal section
Minimum score of 144 on the quantitative section
Minimum score of 3.0 on the writing assessment
At least one college introductory course in: Advanced Mathematics, Biology, and Genetics.
15 credit hours in plant sciences.
GPA of 3.0.
A minimum GRE exam score of 153-verbal, 144-quantitative, 3.0-analytical.
Exceptions must be approved by the PBGB Program Advisory Committee.
Tuition
USD
30,663