Although emphasis is on horticultural plants and systems commonly found in areas of temperate climate, graduate study on species and cropping systems of tropical areas is also possible by use of our extensive greenhouse and growth chamber facilities, and through conduct of thesis research in tropical areas.
Horticultural Biology, Ph.D.
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Overview
- Members of the graduate field of horticulture reside in the Department of Horticulture on the Ithaca campus, and at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. In addition, some faculty members of other departments such as Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Crop and Soil Science, etc., may also be members of the graduate field of horticulture.
- Minor fields of study may be selected from such areas as plant physiology, pathology, anatomy, or ecology; biochemistry; botany; entomology; taxonomy; genetics; education; soils; agricultural, resource, and managerial economics; communication; agricultural and biological engineering; and landscape architecture.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Concentrations by Subject
- Breeding Of Horticultural Crops
- Horticultural Crop Management Systems
- Human-plant Interactions
- Physiology And Ecology Of Horticultural Crops
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
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General Requirements
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
A strong background in life sciences is important, as evidenced by grades, coursework and research projects undertaken.
For all non-native English speaking students, a minimum TOEFL of reading 20, writing 20, listening 15 and speaking 22 (Internet-based test) is required and a cumulative score is not acceptable.
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Ithaca
- 1128 - 2460 USD/monthLiving Costs
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