Overview

We offer a Plant Biology degree at the Cornell University. Students who want to major in plant ecology are encouraged to apply through the Field of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Research facilities:

The field provides equipment and expertise in all research programs related to the special interests of the faculty. Instrumentation of modern molecular and biochemical techniques, visible and electron microscopy, biological spectrometry, and computing equipment are available.

Growth chambers, cell culture and transformation facilities, greenhouses, and field plots are also readily available. Wiegand Herbarium, adjacent to the Plant Science Building, houses one of the nation's major systematics resources.

Programme Structure

Concentrations by Subject

cytology

paleobotany

plant biochemistry

plant biotechnology

plant cell biology

plant ecology

plant molecular biology

plant morphology, anatomy, and biomechanics

plant physiology

systematic botany

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Research Statement that summarizes your research experience including the research questions that were addressed, methods utilized, and summary of research outcomes and significance. Note that this Research Statement is separate from the Statement of Purpose contained within the Graduate School Requirements. The Statement of Purpose should include an overview of your current interests, why the Plant Biology Field at Cornell aligns with those interests, and future aspirations/expectations.

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GRE test scores are NOT required and are NOT accepted

Non-native English applicants must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The Graduate School’s TOEFL minimum scores (Internet-based) are: Writing-20; Listening -15; Reading -20; Speaking-22. The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS Academic exam

Prospective applicants are encouraged to correspond with faculty members in their area of interest.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year
Out-of-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20800 USD / year

≈ 20800 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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Research facilities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ithaca

Funding

Scholarships Information

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