Overview
Our facilities support a variety of research endeavors, including the examination of fruit production, soil nutrition, plant genetics and botany.
You receive professional advisement and research support from our faculty, who assist you in planning your schedule, developing your research goals and overseeing your thesis.
The Master of Science in Plant Science at Missouri State University is an interdepartmental program supported by the departments of agriculture, biology and chemistry. This program focuses on a detailed study of plant nutrition, production, usage and genetics through a blend of academic courses and long-term research opportunities to prepare you for a variety of careers related to the production and usage of plants.
Take root in a field you love
The plant science graduate program prepares you to work in a variety of careers that directly work with or are associated with the production, management and use of plants. With the skills and knowledge you gain through the plant science program, you are prepared for careers in the following areas:
- Agribusiness
- Biotechnology
- Crop, fruit and vegetable production and protection
- Environmental preservation
- Extension education
- Landscape management
- Nursery and seed production
- Research
- Teaching
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Introduction to Wine
- Wine Appreciation for Consumers
- Suburban Horticulture
- Herbaceous Plants
- Herbaceous Plants
- Turf Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Agriculture Plant & Crop Sciences Genetics View 173 other Masters in Agriculture in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The International Student Application and Fee
- You must have completed a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution, with a 2.75 (U.S. scale) grade point average for the last 60 credit hours. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for admission requirements for each individual graduate program.
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Graduate Required Tests
Tuition Fee
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International
17248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 17248 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
8576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8576 USD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
8576 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8576 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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