Graduate Certificate in Seed Science and Technology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Graduate-level study of the science and technology used in the seed industry, including seed production and use, plant breeding and plant biotechnology. It targets people with business backgrounds seeking deeper technical understanding and can be earned before, after or alongside a master's or doctoral degree.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Seed production and use, plant breeding and plant biotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Submit an essay addressing your career goals and how the program will help you achieve these goals. Specific questions to consider for the essay are available on our admissions website: http://www.seedgrad.iastate.edu/what-required-admission-program 3 letters of recommendation Undergraduate academic transcripts Resume/CV Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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