Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Biology in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As a plant biology graduate student, you'll collaborate with faculty across all biological scales, from molecular to ecosystem levels, pursuing either fundamental or practical research topics. Given the program's interdisciplinary approach and faculty's wide-ranging expertise, you can specialize in fields like cellular and developmental biology, evolutionary ecology, plant-microbe relationships, genomics and genetics, or plant-environment dynamics.
The Plant Biology Graduate Program (PB Program) offers advanced education while promoting faculty research partnerships across plant biology disciplines. With concentrations in Cellular/Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Ecology, Genomics/Genetics, and Plant-Environment Relationships, PB participants can investigate biological systems at any scale and pursue both theoretical and applied studies. The shared focus on plant systems creates interdisciplinary connections among PB members.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Evidence of laboratory training and research experience is highly desirable for applicants interested in entering the Plant Biology Graduate Program. Prospective students should have substantial undergraduate training in biology or plant science and an overall undergraduate cumulative average of 3.0. The admissions committee is particularly interested in evaluating grades obtained in the sciences and mathematics.
Minimal undergraduate course requirements include:
One year of General Biology or Plant Science or Biochemistry
One year of General Chemistry with lab
One year of Organic Chemistry with lab
Mathematics through Calculus
One semester of Physics
Official transcripts, and two letters of reference must be provided. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is not required.
Plant Biology evaluates graduate applications by holistic review, considering skills, experiences, and personal attributes. We assess your transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV, and your personal statement. Below we specify the components, in no particular order, that are considered for evaluation.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Minimal undergraduate course requirements include:
One year of General Biology or Plant Science or Biochemistry
One year of General Chemistry with lab
One year of Organic Chemistry with lab
Mathematics through Calculus
One semester of Physics
Official transcripts, and two letters of reference must be provided. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is not required.
Plant Biology evaluates graduate applications by holistic review, considering skills, experiences, and personal attributes. We assess your transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV, and your personal statement. Below we specify the components, in no particular order, that are considered for evaluation.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276