Program Overview
The Plant Breeding at Michigan State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Plant Breeding 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: East Lansing, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Breeding programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistics for Biologists
- Advanced Statistics for Biologists
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
- Crop Evolution
- Molecular Evolution: Principles and Techniques
- Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Any student who has completed (or is completing) at least a bachelor of science or arts with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale can apply for post-graduate education in PBGB.
- Completed application form.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Official transcripts from each college/university attended. The student should have one copy sent to the PBG program coordinator; transcripts of work taken at Michigan State University need not be requested. International transcripts must be translated into English and certified if originals are in another language (include original).
- Graduate Record Exam scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing assessment sections).
- International students: Financial statement and evidence of financial ability to meet educational and maintenance expenses for each year of their proposed study.
- TOEFL exam results (for international students).
Applicants considering a graduate degree program may be admitted on a regular or provisional status.
Regular:
- At least one college introductory course in: Algebra, Physics, Genetics, Trigonometry, Organic Chemistry.
- 15 credit hours (quarter) in plant sciences.
- GPA of 3.0.
- GRE exam score 1000 with 500 minimum subscore in 1 area and 3.0 or higher on the Writing Assessment section.
- Exceptions must be approved by the PBGB Program Advisory Committee.
- A student may be admitted to graduate school on a provisional status provided that no more than 8 collateral credits are needed. This indicates the student is lacking certain courses considered essential to their program (as listed for "regular" admission).
- Courses taken to fulfill deficiencies will be listed as collateral and will not apply towards the minimum number of credits required for the degree.
- Applicants with this status must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Collateral courses will be specified at the time of admission and may include other courses specified by the major professor.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States
Michigan State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months