University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Biology in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Plants play a crucial role in sustaining life on our planet. Researchers in plant biology utilize these vital organisms to tackle challenges like climate change, food shortages, biodiversity decline, and health threats. The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Plant Biology enables students to investigate plants at various scales, from microscopic cellular processes to entire plant systems. The curriculum features interdisciplinary courses taught collaboratively, showcasing the diversity of scientific disciplines and their interconnections. Additionally, each student must produce an original research thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course background will be considered for admission. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces available for new students. Students entering this program should have a strong foundation in the biological sciences, including biochemistry, general physics, and college mathematics through calculus. Students with limited deficiencies may be admitted but must make up their deficiencies concurrently with their graduate studies.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
46,790