Integrative Plant Science (MPS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The master of professional studies (M.P.S.) in integrative plant science is a one-year, STEM-designated, course-based master's degree program ideal for career-focused students. Students engage with foremost experts in plant and agricultural sciences while exploring one of our 14 concentrations, which examine fundamental and applied aspects of plants, soils, microbes, and their interactions within natural and managed ecosystems. A hallmark of the M.P.S.

What you will study

Concentrations: Agronomy, Climate change and agriculture, Controlled environment agriculture, Crop science, Geospatial applications, Plant biotechnology, Plant breeding, Plant protection, Plant systems, Public garden leadership, Soil science, Viticulture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Complete Cornell’s online Graduate School application . Get started by setting up an ApplyWeb account. Once you have an account, you can go to the online application to begin the process; Submit unofficial copies of official college and university transcripts.; Submit your résumé or CV.; Submit a statement of purpose.; Submit a personal statement.; Submit two to three letters of recommendation.; All applicants must meet the Graduate School minimum requirements including the English language proficiency requirement .; The GRE general test is not required or accepted. Application deadline: Fall, January 18

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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