PhD Plant Biology at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary PhD (MS also offered) studying plants from molecules to landscapes, with both basic and applied research.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Plant Biology Graduate Program | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

First year: core survey course (PLANTBIO 891B), electives, three lab rotations, a proposal-writing course and part I of the preliminary comprehensive exam; then a dissertation committee, part II defence of a research proposal, a dissertation prospectus and dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Plant Biology PhD: substantial undergraduate training in biology or plant science and an overall cumulative average of 3.0; one year of general biology/plant science/biochemistry, one year of general chemistry with lab, one year of organic chemistry with lab, mathematics through calculus and one semester of physics (gaps must be addressed in a statement). Application with official transcripts, two letters of reference and personal statement; GRE not required. Deadline December 1.

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.

Intake: Fall

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