Overview

These integrated approaches foster new discoveries in the plant sciences and technological innovations in the sustainable production of food, floral, and landscape crops.

Faculty and graduate students from this Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Horticulture at Michigan State University engage in scholarly research, teaching, and outreach programs that are recognized nationally and internationally by our peer institutions and horticultural industries.

Learning outcomes

Numerous fellowships and grant-funded assistantships are available on a career interest and competitive basis. Contact faculty members directly to explore the potential to earn an advanced degree working in their research and outreach programs.Students who are enrolled in Master of Science degree programs in the Department of Horticulture may elect a Specialization in Food Safety.

Students are extensively involved in professional and social activities beyond the classroom and design studio: gaining experience in research laboratories; assisting in field-based projects (landscape, greenhouse, nursery, fruit, vegetable, and organic operations); managing the Horticulture Club’s spring show and plant sale; working with the Ecological Food and Farm Stewardship Club; and training for and participating in academic and field events associated with the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

HORTICULTURE MARKETING
LANDSCAPE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
NATURAL LANDSCAPES, NATIVE PLANTS AND LANDSCAPE RESTORATION
BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE: APPLICATIONS AND ETHICAL ISSUES
LABORATORY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Biotechnology Horticulture and Crop Science Genetics View 200 other Masters in Biotechnology in United States

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General requirements

Students must have completed a Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent in a plant related field, a basic course in horticulture, 15 credits in plant or soil sciences including plant physiology, and one course each in trigonometry, physics, and organic chemistry.

Exceptions must be approved by the departmental Graduate Affairs Committee. Applicants lacking the necessary undergraduate background will be required to complete either collateral courses in addition to the requirements for the master's degree or a second Bachelor of Science degree with a major acceptable to the department.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53220 USD / year

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28110 USD / year

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Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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