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
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Biology Microbiology View 308 other PhDs in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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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.
- Three recommendations
- 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 Fee
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20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
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20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
In-State
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months.
Living costs for Ithaca
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