MS Plant Science and Technology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Plant Science and Technology focuses on the scientific principles and technology underlying the cultivation of agricultural plants and their utilization for food, feed, fiber, energy, and well-being. We find and disseminate answers to problems and discover opportunities concerning efficiency and sustainability of plant production, improvements in quality, and methods for safe and environmentally-sound practices. An advanced degree in Plant Science and Technology prepares graduates for professional careers in research, teaching, and Extension at academic and government institutions, and for research and technical careers in industry.

Department: Plant Agroecosystem Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1), Spring (deadline September 1), Summer (deadline December 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include PLANTSCI 720 Physiology of Plant Production; PLANTSCI 920 Seminar in Plant Science and Technology; PLANTSCI 990 Research; BSE 305 Introduction to Precision Agriculture; PLANTSCI 310 Plant Science and Technology in Cropping Systems; AGROECOL 370 Grassland Ecology.

Career pathways

The Plant Science and Technology program does not require but encourages all students to complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP).

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Application Checklist; A complete application should include the following items:; Graduate School application and application fee. UW–Madison is awaiting approval of this new academic program by the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) before we are able to accept prospective F-1 students into this program or issue a Form I-20 for this program. International students may apply for this program but will only be considered for admission if or when the program is approved. Supplementary Application: The supplementary application will appear as a part of the Graduate School’s electronic application once the applicant selects Plant Science and Technology MS.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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