Program Overview
The Plant Science at University of Maryland 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 Science 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 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plant Science 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
- Environmental Plant Physiology
- Sports Turf Management
- Advanced Crop Science
- Commercial Turf Maintenance and Production
- Principles of Plant Pathology
- Green Roofs and Urban Sustainability
- Greenhouse Crop Production
- Environmental Horticulture
- Weed Science
- Application of Knowledge in Plant Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The PLSC graduate program seeks highly qualified applicants for the program.\xc2\xa0Admission to the PLSC graduate program is competitive. All applicants to the PLSC graduate program must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores.\xc2\xa0 A combined score of 300 on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning of the GRE are desirable. Foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
