Overview

The Department of Horticultural Sciences is focused on improving the quality of life related to the aesthetic disciplines, the production of healthful fruits and vegetables, and improving the utility and sustainability of the built environment.

The PhD in Plant Breeding at Texas A&M University prepares students to accomplish this mission by providing them with the knowledge, resources and skills to become productive researchers in the field of Plant Breeding.

Careers

The Graduate Program of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, extension, industry, and management of agronomic enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cytology and Histological Principles of Plant Breeding
Crop Physiology
Host Plant Resistance
Ethical Aspects of International Cropping Systems
Reclamation Disturbed Lands
Methods of Plant, Soil & Water Analysis in Environmental Systems
Molecular Methods of Microbial Characterization
Soil Chemistry
Regulatory Science: Principles & Practices in Food Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

64 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Agriculture View 52 other PhDs in Agriculture in United States

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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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General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

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

8358 USD / year

≈ 8358 USD / year
Out-of-State

8358 USD / year

≈ 8358 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8358 USD / year

≈ 8358 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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

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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Station

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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