Plant Sciences

Programs under this Major:: Master of Science Program (MS); Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

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In addition to a commitment to prepare undergraduates for careers after graduation, the department offers programs leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in Plant Sciences or Plant Pathology. Specific areas of research emphasis include basic and applied aspects of plant science with emphasis upon plant growth and development, physiology, cell and molecular biology, genetics, crop, horticultural production systems and plant pathology. The department encourages students to integrate the more classical aspects of these areas with recent innovations in order to develop both breadth and depth in the field of plant sciences during their graduate studies. The ready availability of modern laboratories, field space, and greenhouses within the department insures that students have access to the very best facilities. During their tenure, all graduate students will take a core of advanced courses and are expected to participate in departmental teaching and seminar programs. The needs and goals of individual students will determine subsequent course work. For their own research programs, students should select an area of specific interest to the faculty which will eventually lead to the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. Applicants are expected to have completed a bachelor's degree and possess a good background in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Under exceptional circumstances, candidates with specific deficiencies will be accepted into the program and required to remedy deficiencies early in their graduate studies. Applicants must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for both the General Test and one advanced test in an appropriately related area. They should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation from individuals in a position to assess their potential as a graduate student sent to the department. Requests for information on additional requirements or further questions concerning the application process should be addressed to the Graduate Student Coordinator, Department of Plant Sciences. Individuals wishing to start in the fall semester are strongly encouraged to apply prior to December 1, particularly if they desire financial assistance. Hide Description

Department: School of Plant Sciences

Phone:: (520) 621-1219
Fax:: (520) 621-7186

Mailing Address:: Forbes Building, Room 303
Website:: http://ag.arizona.edu/pls/gradprogram/index.htm

Majors:: Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences

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Master of Science Program (MS)

Contact Information Application Questions Rachael Mattull 520-621-1219 rmattull@ag.arizona.edu Advising Questions Dr. Dennis Ray 520-621-7612 dtray@u.arizona.edu	Financial Aid The School of Plant Sciences has Teaching Assistantships and grant funds to support students in our two graduate programs. In addition, we offer a number of highly competitive Graduate Research Assistantships. Support is offered depending on the strength of each student?s application. Currently, our standard stipend is $19,951 for Ph.D. candidates and $17,098 for MS candidates, with additional support to cover tuition, fees, and health insurance. For many Ph.D. students, two years of support may be offered; one year of support is typically provided for MS students. This model allows students to enter our program without committing beforehand to any particular faculty member. Students receiving departmental financial support are expected to rotate through two or more laboratories during their first year to facilitate the matching of interests between students and prospective faculty mentors. After the first or second year (depending upon the program), additional support can often be obtained through research assistantships, teaching assistantships or fellowships.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00	Standardized Test Requirements Please see other requirements below.
Other Application Requirements In addition to completing the Graduate College application, you are required to send the following documents directly to the School of Plant Sciences: Statement of Purpose (background/ areas of interest/grad. program interests) Official Transcripts from All Institutions Attended 3 Letters of Recommendation (In sealed envelopes) Official & 1 Photocopy of GRE Scores Official & 1 Photocopy of TOEFL Scores(International students only) CV (Optional)
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall December 15 Spring June 15 Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall December 15 Spring June 15 Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Code(s) 4832
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Contact Information Application Questions Rachael Mattull 520-621-1219 rmattull@ag.arizona.edu Advising Questions Dr. Dennis Ray 520-621-7612 dtray@u.arizona.edu	Financial Aid The School of Plant Sciences has Teaching Assistantships and grant funds to support students in our two graduate programs. In addition, we offer a number of highly competitive Graduate Research Assistantships. Support is offered depending on the strength of each student's application. Currently, our standard stipend is $19,951 for Ph.D. candidates and $17,098 for MS candidates, with additional support to cover tuition, fees, and health insurance. For many Ph.D. students, two years of support may be offered; one year of support is typically provided for MS students. This model allows students to enter our program without committing beforehand to any particular faculty member. Students receiving departmental financial support are expected to rotate through two or more laboratories during their first year to facilitate the matching of interests between students and prospective faculty mentors. After the first or second year (depending upon the program), additional support can often be obtained through research assistantships, teaching assistantships or fellowships.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE
Other Application Requirements In addition to completing the Graduate College application, you are required to send the following documents directly to the School of Plant Sciences: Statement of Purpose (background/ areas of interest/grad. program interests) Official Transcripts from All Institutions Attended 3 Letters of Recommendation (In sealed envelopes) Official & 1 Photocopy of GRE Scores Official & 1 Photocopy of TOEFL Scores(International students only) CV (Optional)
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall December 15 Spring June 15 Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall December 15 Spring June 15 Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Code(s) 4832 NRC Fields(s) Plant Sciences, Genetics and Genomics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, Bioinformatics (emerging field)
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