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MS Applied Plant Sciences at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Applied Plant Sciences is an interdisciplinary program for educating students to become professional scientists well-grounded in the applied disciplines of agronomy/agroecology, horticulture, and plant breeding/molecular genetics. Graduates of the program are able to provide innovative leadership and contribute to problem solving within their disciplines in the public or private sector and within society at large.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Agronomy and Agroecology, Horticulture, Applied Plant Sciences, Core Curriculum, Statistical Knowledge and Reasoning, MS Plan A or B Options. MS students must complete the core curriculum, statistical knowledge and reasoning requirement, requirements for their specialization track, and present one graduate seminar. Additional course requirements are flexible and determined in consultation with the student's advisor(s) and advisory committee.

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Entry requirements

Students entering the program should have a foundation in the physical and biological sciences, preferably with some emphasis in plant science. A minimum of 10 credits of math and physics, 12 credits of chemistry and biochemistry, and 15 credits of biological and/or agricultural sciences are recommended for admission. In addition, students should have completed a BS or BA degree in agriculture, biology, or other related life science. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential; a complete set of transcripts; and a clearly written personal statement of career interests, goals, and objectives as part of the online application. Students should apply by December 1 for admission into fall semester of the following year. Students should apply by October 15 for admission into spring semester of the following year. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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