Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Biology 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
60 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) represents the pinnacle of academic achievement in our plant biology graduate program. We aim to cultivate autonomous researchers capable of making groundbreaking contributions to scientific understanding or assuming leadership roles in governmental and corporate labs. As the building blocks of life, plants and microbes play a crucial role. Pushing the boundaries of plant science is vital for societal progress, which forms the core of our mission. Both undergraduate and graduate scholars engage in diverse research initiatives spanning multiple botanical and microbiological fields - ranging from biotechnological applications and cellular studies to ecological and taxonomic investigations. Learners benefit from instruction by specialists with expertise not just in economically significant crops, but also in model organisms and those inhabiting wild environments.
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 Jun 25
Spring Nov 25
Summer 1 Mar 25
Summer 2 May 10
Tuition
USD
29,433