- The plant science graduate program is uniquely tailored to student’s professional goals and research interests through the development of an individualized program of study through collaboration between them and their advisors.
- MSU’s facilities support a variety of research endeavors, including the examination of fruit production, soil nutrition, plant genetics, and botany.
- Students receive professional advisement and research support from their faculty, who assist them in planning their schedule, developing their research goals, and overseeing their thesis.
- The Master of Science in Plant Science is an interdepartmental program supported by the departments of agriculture, biology, and chemistry. This program focuses on a detailed study of plant nutrition, production, usage, and genetics through a blend of academic courses and long-term research opportunities to prepare students for a variety of careers related to the production and usage of plants.
Event | End Date |
Application Deadline For Summer Intake | May 20, 2023 |
Application Deadline For Fall 2023 Intake | Jul 20, 2023 |
Application Deadline For Spring 2024 Intake | Dec 20, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
Tuition Fees | $13248 | $13248 |
Health Insurance | $1616 | $1616 |
Books and supply | $11818 | $11818 |
Total Fees | $26682 | $26682 |
Living Costs
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
Living Expense | $9676 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited or not by an agency recognized by Missouri State University, a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale; or at least a 2.75-grade point average on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work, and a combined score on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination;
- Submit your score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 60th percentile on the listening comprehension section, if students are an international student
- Possess an undergraduate degree in a natural or applied science, including one semester of genetics and one semester of organic chemistry
- Contact the College of Agriculture to schedule a meeting with the graduate coordinator
- Receive a positive evaluation from the graduate coordinator prior to being recommended for admittance
Scores Required
79 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
290 / 340
Avg. Score in
GRE
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