Pullman,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Horticulture in Pullman United States | Washington State University
Washington State University
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Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
When you join the Horticulture graduate program at Washington State University, you'll become part of a collaborative community of students, professors, and staff committed to advancing horticultural science and scholarship.
Your academic focus can range from fundamental disciplines like plant physiology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics to applied horticultural studies. The program offers diverse subject areas including plant disease studies, soil sciences, bioengineering, environmental studies, or social sciences to enhance your graduate learning. Working closely with your faculty advisor and committee, you'll tailor your research, coursework, teaching, and Extension activities to align with your professional aspirations.
PhD candidates must undertake original research culminating in a dissertation and publish peer-reviewed articles, aiming to significantly expand horticultural scientific understanding. Applicants should possess a research-focused master's degree or equivalent research background before beginning doctoral studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
540 TOEFL Minimum score
75 TOEFLI Minimum score
6.5 IELTS Minimum score
Students with undergraduate majors in the plant sciences, including horticulture, crop science, plant pathology, environmental science, genetics, plant physiology, and biochemistry, may be well prepared for graduate work in Horticulture. If your undergraduate degree is not directly related to plants, you may be eligible by strengthening your preparation through enrollment in additional courses before applying, or while pursuing your graduate degree. Undergraduate students who are pursuing studies not related to plant science and who contemplate graduate work in horticulture should take as many courses in the basic physical and biological sciences as possible. Your graduate studies may be tailored for your individual background and needs.
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status.
75 TOEFLI Minimum score
6.5 IELTS Minimum score
Students with undergraduate majors in the plant sciences, including horticulture, crop science, plant pathology, environmental science, genetics, plant physiology, and biochemistry, may be well prepared for graduate work in Horticulture. If your undergraduate degree is not directly related to plants, you may be eligible by strengthening your preparation through enrollment in additional courses before applying, or while pursuing your graduate degree. Undergraduate students who are pursuing studies not related to plant science and who contemplate graduate work in horticulture should take as many courses in the basic physical and biological sciences as possible. Your graduate studies may be tailored for your individual background and needs.
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status.
Tuition
USD
29,272