Master of Science in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Forestry 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities

Master of Science in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology - Forestry

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

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, in consultation with the major professor, develops the prescribed program of study. The program should be established at the earliest possible date, consistent with departmental requirements, and filed with the department and the dean. Two plans of study are available: Plan A - Completion of a research program and preparation of a satisfactory thesis are required. Research credits must equal at least 6, but not more than 10. Plan B - Preparation of a thesis is not required. The program may include research or special problems not exceeding 6 credits.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

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, in consultation with the major professor, develops the prescribed program of study. The program should be established at the earliest possible date, consistent with departmental requirements, and filed with the department and the dean. Two plans of study are available: Plan A - Completion of a research program and preparation of a satisfactory thesis are required. Research credits must equal at least 6, but not more than 10. Plan B - Preparation of a thesis is not required. The program may include research or special problems not exceeding 6 credits.

Admission Requirements

70+
6+
95+
48+
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

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International
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