Program Overview
The Horticultural Biology at Cornell University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Horticultural Biology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Horticultural Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- breeding of horticultural crops
- horticultural crop management systems
- human-plant interactions
- physiology and ecology of horticultural crops
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In general, to meet the minimum requirements for admission applicants should:
- Be within the top 1/3 of their graduating class, or have a grade point average of "B" or the equivalent for the last two years.
- Secure three (3) letters of recommendation from persons who can appraise the academic potential of the applicant.
- Have a score of writing: 20, listening: 15, reading: 20, speaking: 22 in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), if native language is not English or college or secondary school instruction was not in English.
- Submit official GRE scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
