Master of Science [M.S] (Plant Science)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$9,766/Yr
$9,766 /Yr
- Master of Science in Plant Science at Grand Valley State University is a 2 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program coursework is available on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, as well as field-based settings.
- Plant Science Department is a nationally- recognized educational and research institute.
- Graduate training also includes classroom instruction, teaching experience, and meaningful experiences in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field research techniques.
- Students can pursue their graduate studies within the integrated research programs of arboriculture, crop science, entomology, genomics and genetics, plant biotechnology, plant breeding, plant pathology, precision agriculture, seed technologies, soil science, and biogeochemistry, viticulture, water management, and weed science.
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Plant Science Graduate Students Association activities provide opportunities for leadership enhancement, career skills development, and professional networking.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $9766 (USD 9766) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $19560 (USD 19560) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold an undergraduate degree in agriculture, biology, botany, horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources, or another related field from an accredited institution.
- An undergraduate 3.0 GPA from an accredited college or university is required.
- 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
- Students need to have a minimum of first-class or upper Second with a minimum of 60-80% on an institutional basis.
Scores Required
Submission of GRE score is not required for this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of work and volunteer experiences.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Personal Statement - Students have to submit a copy of their personal statements.
- Two Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
The career opportunities for the students are:
- Agricultural consultant
- Agricultural chemical researcher or sales manager
- Commercial crop or greenhouse manager
- Food processing scientist
- Plant biotechnologist
- Plant breeder
- Plant industry or biofuels researcher
- Plant-pest protection specialist
- Senior scientist or program leader for a federal or state agriculture, environmental quality, or land management agency
- University professor, research support scientist, or extension educator
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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