Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Forestry 24 months PHD Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Forestry

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Forestry students discover their central role in sustaining forests and the ecosystem services that forests provide, including conservation of biodiversity, wood, clean water, and global climate stabilization. MSU forestry students learn to be leaders through multi-disciplinary course work, field studies, cutting-edge technology and mentorship from faculty. The student is required to complete courses, learn research methodologies, and conduct dissertation research pertinent to the plant species under study. The student must complete at least 12 credits in 800–level plant breeding and genetics courses including four credits of Horticulture 892, and two core courses as specified by the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology faculty. One semester of teaching experience is also required.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Forestry students discover their central role in sustaining forests and the ecosystem services that forests provide, including conservation of biodiversity, wood, clean water, and global climate stabilization. MSU forestry students learn to be leaders through multi-disciplinary course work, field studies, cutting-edge technology and mentorship from faculty. The student is required to complete courses, learn research methodologies, and conduct dissertation research pertinent to the plant species under study. The student must complete at least 12 credits in 800–level plant breeding and genetics courses including four credits of Horticulture 892, and two core courses as specified by the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology faculty. One semester of teaching experience is also required.

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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