Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Horticulture in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Horticulture provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Teaching and research initiatives cover ornamental horticulture, floriculture, as well as fruit, vegetable, and nut crop cultivation. Specialization options encompass plant breeding, physiology, developmental biology, biotechnology, postharvest studies, nutrition, biochemistry, integrated pest management, weed science, water management, crop production, and product applications. With approximately 40 faculty members across Athens, Tifton, Griffin, and other statewide locations, the department offers extensive resources. Graduate students have access to three modern Experiment Stations, the State Botanical Garden, and multiple field research centers representing Georgia's diverse climates. The department maintains robust interdisciplinary collaborations with other university units and partners with three federal research laboratories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of
the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process
and will only be required for applicants who are admitted.
At least three letters of recommendation. These letters should be submitted using the
online application system.
Note that we do NOT require the GRE, though scores may be submitted if an applicant
wishes to do so.
International Students
If the student's primary language is not English, the results of the TOEFL or IELTS are required to
show proficiency in English. The graduate school has the following minimum requirements for
TOEFL scores: 213 for the computer-based test 213, 550 for the paper-based test, 80 for the
internet-based test (with at least scores of 20 on both the IBT-Speak and IBT-Write). If an
applicant is submitting the IELTS, a minimum overall bandwidth of 6.5, with no single band
(score) below 6.0 is required
the online application. Official transcripts are not required during the review process
and will only be required for applicants who are admitted.
At least three letters of recommendation. These letters should be submitted using the
online application system.
Note that we do NOT require the GRE, though scores may be submitted if an applicant
wishes to do so.
International Students
If the student's primary language is not English, the results of the TOEFL or IELTS are required to
show proficiency in English. The graduate school has the following minimum requirements for
TOEFL scores: 213 for the computer-based test 213, 550 for the paper-based test, 80 for the
internet-based test (with at least scores of 20 on both the IBT-Speak and IBT-Write). If an
applicant is submitting the IELTS, a minimum overall bandwidth of 6.5, with no single band
(score) below 6.0 is required
Tuition
USD
24,630