Overview

Education

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.

The Horticultural Biology program is offered by Cornell University.

Programme Structure

Concentrations by Subject

Breeding Of Horticultural Crops

Horticultural Crop Management Systems

Human-plant Interactions

Physiology And Ecology Of Horticultural Crops

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Fall deadline - Dec 1; Spring: check with field

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Horticulture and Crop Science Genetics View 100 other PhDs in Genetics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recommendations

A statement of purpose

Transcripts

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

20800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ithaca

1128 - 2460 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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