Overview
Research
The graduate program in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes research that:
- increases the efficiency of production of agronomic and horticultural crops, improves the quality of food, feed, and fiber available for humans and animals
- develops an understanding of the basic soil-plant-animal climate complex of which humans are a part
- improves the overall quality of the human environment.
Within this framework, students may specialize in various disciplinary foci related to horticultural or agronomic crops including turfgrass.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Current Issues in Agricultural Innovation
- Ecology of Agricultural Systems
- Professional Development for the Plant Sciences
- Effective Scientific Communications
- Interpreting Data from Experiments with Quantitative Treatments
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Campus Location
- University Park, United States
Disciplines
Agriculture Botany Environmental Sciences View 38 other PhDs in Botany in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have a B.S., B.A. or comparable degree in agricultural or biological sciences with strong academic performance. Students from other majors will be considered provided they have academic background that includes biological sciences, chemistry, and mathematics.
- Expected course background varies with the intended area of concentration, but botany or plant science courses, statistics, soils, and chemistry are recommended.
- A minimum junior/senior grade-point average 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) is required in all courses in the biological and physical sciences. Exceptions to these requirements may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
- Applicants must submit a statement of interests and goals and three letters of reference.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents33150 USD / full≈ 33150 USD / full - Out-of-State33150 USD / full≈ 33150 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State18394 USD / full≈ 18394 USD / full
Living costs
University Park
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