Program Description
Plant biology graduate program offers multidisciplinary and comprehensive training and education in five curricular and research tracks: Molecular and Cellular Biology/Genomics, Plant Breeding and Genomics, Horticulture and Plant Technology, Plant Pathology, Natural Products and Human Health. The graduate faculty is composed of members from several units, including the Departments of Plant Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Ecology Evolution and Natural Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and the Department of Biological Sciences of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences New Brunswick.
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Degree Types
- M.S. (Master of Science) - with Thesis
- M.S. (Master of Science) - without Thesis
- Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Campus Locations
Cook/Douglass Campus - New Brunswick
Admission Deadlines
For best consideration apply by these dates
| Application Type | US Applicants | Non-US Applicants | Merit-Based Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | April, 1 | March, 1 | January, 1 |
| MS | April, 1 | March, 1 | January, 1 |
January 1: For both Domestic and International applicants, who wish to be considered for financial support.
March 1: For International applicants to be considered for admission without request for financial support.
April 1: For Domestic applicants to be considered for admission without request for financial support.