Overview

All students enrolled in the Plant Biology program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst are required to perform independent research and prepare a thesis.

Features

The PB Program does not offer a non-thesis option, except for the Fifth Year Master's Program open only to Five College undergraduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Completion of at least three 600-level Plant Biology program-related courses (see course listings for the PhD)

Six (minimum) to ten (maximum) credits of Master's Thesis (BIOLOGY 699)

Four or more credits from PB journal clubs (1-2 cr. per semester - see pg. 3) PLSOIL 791A (Seminar Preparation and Presentation) can be taken one semester in lieu of a journal club.

Four credits from Plant Biology seminars and discussions (1 credit per semester - see pg. 3)

The remaining graduate credits are elective.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit the standard University of Massachusetts Application form for Graduate School, available online.

Applicants should apply for either the MS or the PhD program. The Plant Biology Graduate Program does not have a MS/PhD track.

Official transcripts, and two letters of reference must be provided. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is not required.

Tuition Fees

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37269 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37269 USD / year

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In-State

17969 USD / year

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Additional Details

Regional: $32,772

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Additional Details

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Amherst Center

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