Michigan State University - [Msu Michigan], Michigan, East Lansing - Courses & Fees

East Lansing, Michigan

University Public College

The interdepartmental graduate program in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology is designed to:

Provide contemporary graduate education and training in the field of plant breeding and genetics, so that students may be prepared to teach, conduct independent research, and use modern technologies.

Enable students to gain knowledge in the various disciplines that support plant breeding activities through course work in such fields as biochemistry, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, and food science.

Provide an intellectual and resource environment conducive to graduate research.

Foster an awareness of plant breeding and genetics programs in both the public and private sectors.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake	Dec 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$29904	$29904
Books and supply	$1640	$1640
Compulsory Fees	$144	$144
Miscellaneous expenses	$1286	$1286
Total Fees	$32974	$32974

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	$11508

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Standardized test scores – GMAT or GRE

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.