MS Crop Science at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Graduate Program in Crop Science revolves around our vision of being a world leader in Crop Science education and in the generation and application of knowledge required for economically and environmentally sustainable crop systems and products, as well as in developing land management strategies that protect the quality of North Carolina’s soil, water and air resources.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Crop Science | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 30 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: CS 693 Master's Supervised Research.

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Entry requirements

Entrance requirements for the Crop Science Graduate Program follow the NC State Graduate School guidelines. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the Baccalaureate or master’s level is typically required. Accepted students will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in crop science, or closely related field, including scientific coursework providing the necessary foundation for successful graduate study in their intended sub-discipline. When relevant, the applicant must have a score on an English proficiency test equal or better than Graduate School requirements. A GRE score is not required. A prospective Advisor with preliminary interest in a student’s application may arrange an interview (in-person or by Zoom) with students who may later be recommended for acceptance into the program. Application deadlines: Fall: Jun 25 (US); Mar 1 (Intl) Spring: Nov 25 (US); Jul 15 (Intl) Summer 1: Mar 25 (US); Dec 15 (Intl) Summer 2: May 10 (US); Dec 15 (Intl)

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: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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