MS Plant and Microbial Biology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Plant and microbial biology encompasses all aspects of plant and microbial life, from molecular biology to genomics to ecosystem science. Students study plants from the subcellular and molecular to the whole plant and community levels of biological organization. They also have opportunities for laboratory and field research at the state, national, and international levels.

Faculty: College of Biological Sciences | Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Professional Development, Electives, Thesis Credits - Master's Plan A. Degree programs are planned by the student and an advisory committee of three faculty members to meet the student's interests and needs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Students are admitted to the MS program only under special arrangement with a faculty advisor. The deadline to apply is December 1. Refer to the Plant and Microbial Biology website for full details on application requirements and procedures: https://cbs.umn.edu/pmb/graduate-program. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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