$32,522 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Horticultural Science
- The department provides graduate training leading to the master of science in horticulture.
- Each M.S. student will have a major advisor who will supervise their program of study and their thesis research.
- Specializations are available in several aspects of crop science:
- organic and sustainable horticulture,
- diversified crop production for urban and regional food systems,
- environmental impact of horticultural practices,
- environmental regulation of plant growth and development,
- plant breeding,
- biochemistry and molecular biology of horticultural plants,
- microculture and biotechnology,
- weed control and herbicide physiology,
- and biostatistics.
- Students have the opportunity to develop their research projects using vegetables, fruits, trees, ornamentals, specialty crops, or model species such as Arabidopsis thaliana.
- The M.S. student’s thesis project will involve an in-depth mentored exploration of a research question and the development of a written thesis in conjunction with a graduate committee of three faculty members.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $25548 | $25548 |
| Books and Suppies | $1150 | $1150 |
| personal | $5824 | $5824 |
| Total Fees | $32522 | $32522 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 317 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Candidates must have an equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B+ Grade].
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 292 score for a better chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.