Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Horticultural Sciences- Plant Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
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Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Research initiatives in plant molecular, cellular, and developmental biology span from exploring fundamental principles of plant structure and function to creating innovative approaches for agricultural enhancement. Scholars in this field utilize molecular genetics and functional genomics to decipher plant growth processes. These insights are applied to diverse projects, including metabolic engineering for improved nutritional value and investigating plant mechanisms at the subcellular level. PMCB researchers also participate in UF's Plant Innovation Program, examining how flavor and aroma influence consumer perception of produce quality. Collaboration with breeding programs and other departments fosters interdisciplinary research methodologies.
The Horticultural Sciences (HOS) graduate program is co-managed by the Environmental Horticulture (HSE) and Horticultural Sciences (HS) departments, providing Master of Science (with thesis or non-thesis tracks) and Doctor of Philosophy degree options. The department features an accelerated bachelor's/master's degree pathway—interested students should consult the graduate coordinator. The program's Graduate Faculty comprises both campus-based professors and researchers from UF's statewide Research and Education Centers. The Ph.D. is a research-focused degree awarded based on comprehensive knowledge, specialized expertise, and demonstrated capacity for independent study through an original dissertation exhibiting scholarly writing. Accordingly, doctoral curricula offer greater flexibility than master's programs. Ph.D. candidates must complete 90 post-baccalaureate credits, with course requirements tailored to individual research focuses. Students may transfer up to 30 credits from a master's program, provided they were completed within seven years (unless approved by petition). The Graduate Council establishes no fixed course requirements for the Ph.D.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE
A strong background in horticulture, biology, agronomy, or other life science.
A sponsoring faculty member in the Horticultural Sciences Department. Applicants should contact faculty doing research in the applicant's area of interest (see Research Programs) and inquire about the availability of resources.
A score above the minimum in one of the following English language competency exams (if native language is not English).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): internet-based 80/ electronic 213 /paper 550.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 77.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
A strong background in horticulture, biology, agronomy, or other life science.
A sponsoring faculty member in the Horticultural Sciences Department. Applicants should contact faculty doing research in the applicant's area of interest (see Research Programs) and inquire about the availability of resources.
A score above the minimum in one of the following English language competency exams (if native language is not English).
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): internet-based 80/ electronic 213 /paper 550.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 77.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
Tuition
USD
30,134