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

Typical M.S. Schedule

First Semester

Plant Biology core survey course (PB I)

One or two PB program-related courses

PB seminars and discussions

Thesis Advisor selected and approved by end of semester

Second Semester

Thesis Committee assembled and approved as early in semester as possible

Plant Biology core proposal writing course – optional (PB II)

One or two PB program-related courses

Journal club

PB seminars and discussions

Third Semester

Beginning of semester, Thesis Outline approved and submitted to Graduate School (no later than 4 months prior to defending)

One or two elective courses

Journal club

PB seminars and discussions

Fourth Semester

Journal club

PB seminars and discussions

Defense of Thesis Examination

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

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Botany Genetics View 885 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Official transcripts

Two letters of reference must be provided

Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is not required

Students whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores

The "Personal Statement" as requested on the University of Massachusetts application form should include a brief narrative that addresses work experience, research experience, and scholarship.

Applicants should include reprints of papers published in refereed science journals and/or abstracts from papers presented at meetings (only if they are written in English). Do not including any extraneous information such as photocopies of diplomas, certificates of award, etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

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