Overview

Studies are possible across a wide variety of crop commodities, including fruits, vegetables, weeds, cereals, grains, turfgrass, ornamental plants, and public horticulture.

Plant Sciences students from University of Tennessee Knoxville can undertake research to address challenges related to plant protection, molecular biology, breeding, genetics, biotechnology, physiology, ecology, culture, and management. Students must select a formal concentration as a focus of study.

Concentrations (Required) and Options Available:

Crop Sciences — Thesis, Project

Horticulture — Thesis, Project

Plant Breeding — Thesis, Project

Plant Molecular Genetics — Thesis, Project

Weed Science — Thesis, Project

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Biology and Genomics
Qualitative Research in Education
Environmental Soil Chemistry
Soil-Plant Nutrient Cycling in Managed Ecosystems
Soil Biology and Biochemistry

Development and Management of Collections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 103 other Masters in Botany in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

To be considered for admission, students should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with evidence of ability to do work of graduate quality.
Successful applicants to the Plant Sciences Graduate program are expected to have at least a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to make contact with prospective major professors early in the application process.
All materials must be submitted electronically directly to the Graduate School.
To the Office of Graduate Admissions submit an online application (with non-refundable application fee), official transcripts, and scores from the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable.
Final admission is contingent upon the applicant contcting and obtaining a commitment from a graduate research faculty member to serve as his/her graduate mentor (major professor).

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32208 USD / year

≈ 32208 USD / year
Out-of-State

32208 USD / year

≈ 32208 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13720 USD / year

≈ 13720 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 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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