Overview

The program’s faculty members provide training in a wide variety of plant science related disciplines including plant functional genomics and molecular physiology, plant conservation biology and ecology, plant protection and management, and landscape resource management. The program at University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

The objectives of the Plant Science Graduate Program are as follows:

Assist students in developing scholarship of plant science sufficient to allow them to make professional contributions and to be leaders in plant sciences, management and in the plant-based industries.
Advance knowledge in plant sciences critical to improving the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of global and national agricultural and natural resources.
Provide students with the skills in analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; using inductive and deductive reasoning; and communicating verbally and in writing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose (500 words or fewer)

Transcript(s)

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Letters of Recommendation (3)

CV/Resume

Description of Research/Work Experience

Faculty of Interest

Optional: Writing Samples (up to two)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)

GRE Subject (optional)

Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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The objectives of the Plant Science Graduate Program are as follows:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

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