Overview

Graduate Agronomy programs at University of Florida emphasize the development and subsequent application of basic principles in each specialization to the management of plants in Florida and throughout the world.

Features

The continuing need for increased plant production for food, fiber and energy to meet the demands of a rapidly escalating population is reflected in departmental research programs.

When compatible with a student’s program and permitted by prevailing circumstances, some thesis and dissertation research may be conducted wholly or in part in other countries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Florida Grassland Agroecosystems

Field Plot Techniques

Tropical Crop Production

Molecular Genetics for Crop Improvement

Genetic Improvement of Plants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agribusiness Horticulture and Crop Science View 36 other PhDs in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
National

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12740 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Gainesville

900 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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