Overview
The Plant Biology program offered by The University of Vermont include developmental genetics, molecular regulation of gene expression, cell biology, plant-microbe interactions, ecological genomics, systematics and biogeography, and ecology of plant population and community dynamics.
First-year students participate in at least two rotations in research laboratories before committing to one laboratory for completion of dissertation research. Satisfactory completion of the written and oral components of a comprehensive examination are required for advancement to candidacy.
A student’s Ph.D. degree is culminated by satisfactory completion of a dissertation, a public seminar, and a private defense with their studies committee. In addition to research, all students must participate in a minimum of two courses of supervised teaching.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Biology of Ferns
- Fundamentals of Field Science
- Environmental Problem Solving
- Botany Field Trip
- Tropical Plant Systematics
- Plant Growth & Development
- Global Change Ecology
- Botany Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Plant & Crop Sciences Genetics View 181 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The equivalent of a UVM major in a natural or physical science;
- Strong scores on the Graduate Record Examination;
- Evidence of previous research experience
Tuition Fee
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International
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
20490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 683 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Burlington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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