PhD 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 and microbes from the subcellular and molecular to the whole plant, as well as 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: 7 years / 30 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Research rotations, Professional Development, Research presentations, Teaching Requirement, Thesis Credits. Course plans are discussed and agreed upon by the student and an advisory committee of at least four faculty members.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Students are admitted only in fall semester. 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/prospective-students. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 7 years / 30 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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