Overview
The program is truly interdisciplinary with faculty participants from agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, genetics, horticulture, plant pathology, and statistics. Research areas include biochemical and molecular genetics, bioinformatics, biometry, cytogenetics and cytology, genecology, genetics, plant breeding, and quantitative genetics.
Features
- The Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics Program at University of Wisconsin Madison has been designated a UW System Center of Excellence.
- The 50–60 students majoring in the program come from throughout the United States and all over the world.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Techniques of Plant Breeding
- Molecular Approaches for Potential Crop Improvement
- Genetic Mapping
- Plant Disease Resistance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall Deadline December 1
- Spring Deadline September 1
- Summer Deadline December 1
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Credits
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Disciplines
Horticulture and Crop Science Genetics View 74 other PhDs in Genetics in United StatesAcademic 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
- Graduate School Application: We only accept applications submitted online through the Graduate School.
- Supplementary Application: The supplementary application will appear as a part of the Graduate School’s electronic application once the applicant selects Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics.
- Application Fee: Instructions for paying the application fee are available through the Graduate School’s online application form.
- Statement of Purpose: Your essay should be a concise description of your reasons for choosing to study Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics at the University of Wisconsin.
- Transcripts: We require all applicants to submit an unofficial transcript in PDF format to their online application. If an applicant is recommended for admission, then they will be required to submit their official transcript to the Graduate School.
- Three Letters of Recommendation, with at least two from academic sources.
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Madison
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