California State University - [CSU Fresno], California, Fresno - Courses & Fees

Fresno, California

University Public College

MA in Plant Science at California State University is a 2-year program
It is an on-campus program, offered on a full-time basis.
The Master of Science (MSc) in Plant Science is a 30-unit program.
It is designed to provide advanced studies and in-depth knowledge in the fundamentals of plant science, as well as experimental design, technical writing, and formal presentation of research.
The coursework provides a broad understanding of crop production and physiology, and thesis research allows for specialization.
The areas of specialization of the program include agronomy, pomology, horticulture, weed science, entomology, plant pathology, soils and irrigation, and mechanized agriculture.
Graduate courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening permitting students to earn a degree within two or three years when working closely with an adviser.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline	Jun 1, 2023

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses	$10000

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Students having undergraduate majors in fields other than plant science may enter the program, but may reasonably expect additional requirements to produce equivalent preparation.
The following courses or equivalents are expected to be completed prior to admission to the master's program:
- Plant Physiology
- Statistics
- Soils
- Plant Health (entomology, pathology, nematology, integrated pest management, biological control, etc.)
- Life Science (chemistry, physics, etc.)
- Natural Science (biology, ecology, genetics, agricultural sciences, etc.)
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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6.5 / 9

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284 / 340

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53 / 90

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2.75 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Following are the required Documents:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Writing Sample – Applicants must submit a writing sample. This writing sample should be an academic essay devoted to a sustained analysis of a text, phenomena, or theory.
Three Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of research interest – Students have to submit a statement in which they have to mention the list of interesting subjects.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
SWE Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
Young Professionals Program	Variable	Yes	N/A