Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences - Plant Science in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Department of Agronomy, Horticulture, and Plant Science combines diverse programs spanning crop production, entomology, horticulture, plant biotechnology, plant breeding, plant pathology, precision agriculture, soil science, water management, and weed science. Its core mission involves advancing research in these fields, disseminating findings to the public, and equipping students for professional careers while fostering community engagement. Graduate education incorporates coursework, teaching opportunities, seminars to enhance communication skills, and hands-on training in laboratory and field research methods. The department's interdisciplinary nature promotes collaboration across specialties, enriching graduate education through diverse research initiatives.
Student Learning Outcomes
Program mastery: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of biological and/or microbiological systems/sciences at a doctoral level.
Effective communication: Present scientific concepts clearly through both spoken and written formats.
Research proficiency: Apply scientific methodologies to address research challenges and interpret data using proper statistical analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE recommended but not required
TOEFL 83 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS minimum score of 6.5
Students must be accepted by an advisor before admission is granted
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE recommended but not required
TOEFL 83 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS minimum score of 6.5
Students must be accepted by an advisor before admission is granted
Tuition
USD
11,212