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PhD Plant Biology at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Plant Biology (Ph.D.) students will be trained by a faculty that includes experts working at all scales of plant biology, from molecular and cellular to global, as well as experts in genomics, fungal biology, insect evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, and discipline-based science education. Many of our faculty maintain interdisciplinary projects across traditional areas.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include PBIO 8830 Plant Biology Seminar; PBIO 9000 (max. 6 hours) Doctoral Research; PBIO 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; PBIO 8010 Seminar in Teaching Biology; PBIO 8200 Grant Writing with a Focus on Plants and Microbes.

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Entry requirements

The Plant Biology department recruits Ph.D. students through two umbrella programs, the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS; ils.uga.edu ) and the Integrated Plant Sciences (IPS; ips.uga.edu ). Both programs have a deadline of December 1 for the following Fall semester. Application materials should be submitted through the UGA Graduate School webpage ( grad.uga.edu/admissions ) and include: CV Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Statement of Purpose outlining career goals and research interests; at the end of the statement the names of potential faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor may be included. Three Letters of recommendation International students: If your primary language is not English, please submit official documents conforming to UGA Graduate School regulations as proof of English proficiency. Undergraduate coursework and training should demonstrate preparation for advanced study in plant or fungal biology. An M.S. degree is not required for admission.

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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