Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Crop Science in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Students can pursue M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in specialized areas including plant breeding and genetics, plant physiology, sustainable agriculture, crop and forage management, crop chemistry and quality, and weed science. For those desiring broader education, the non-thesis Master of Crop Science program is available, which is especially beneficial for working professionals. These programs benefit from strong collaborative relationships with other academic departments. Qualified graduate students typically receive financial support through stipends, assistantships, or fellowships, with compensation packages competitive with similar institutions nationwide. Financial aid packages often cover tuition and health insurance. The degree represents the capability to conduct independent research and produce a dissertation suitable for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. Up to 18 credits from a previous Master of Science program may be transferred toward a Ph.D. program. Students must complete their preliminary written and oral examinations within six years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Mar 1
Spring Jul 15
Summer 1 Dec 15
Summer 2 Dec 15
Tuition
USD
29,433