MA/MS in Plant Sciences

The Plant and Environmental Sciences graduate program grants a Master of Science and follows the Graduate School's baseline degree rules. Weed science and plant nutrient management are among the topics named. The Graduate School sets the master's requirement at thirty hours after the bachelor's degree. Of the coursework chosen by the advisory committee, not counting thesis research, at least half has to be advanced-level work at the 8000 level and up. Students also prepare a plan of study. Prior science study in a related area is welcome but not demanded. The GRE is required for applying, and a prospective advisor can request that it be waived; the applicant cannot ask for this personally. Admission straight from a bachelor's into doctoral study is uncommon, and those students usually start in the master's track.