About the course
Students can study toward M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the fields of plant breeding and genetics, plant physiology, sustainable agriculture, crop and forage management, crop chemistry and quality, and weed science. Students seeking more general training may enroll in the non-thesis Master of Crop Science degree program. The latter is particularly suitable for working professionals. Strong cooperation with other departments greatly enhances these programs. Most students eligible for graduate work usually receive financial assistance in the form of stipends, assistantships, or fellowships. Student support is competitive with peer institutions across the country. Tuition and health insurance are included in financial assistance packages. The degree symbolizes the ability to undertake original research with minimal supervision and produce a dissertation from which there will be an eventual publication in a scholarly, refereed journal. Students can transfer up to 18 credits of courses in a prior Master of Science program into a Ph.D. program. The preliminary written and oral exams must be completed within six calendar years. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Spring (January), 2024 |
Raleigh |
Summer (May), 2024 |
Raleigh |
Summer (June), 2024 |
Raleigh |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Raleigh |
Spring (January), 2025 |
Raleigh |
Summer (May), 2025 |
Raleigh |
Summer (June), 2025 |
Raleigh |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Raleigh |
Spring (January), 2026 |
Raleigh |
Summer (May), 2026 |
Raleigh |
Summer (June), 2026 |
Raleigh |
How to apply
Entry requirements for North Carolina State University - Raleigh
IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score)
TOEFL IBT-International applicants must also have a TOEFL score of 80 or higher
TOEFL Paper Based-550 or higher.
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have:
(a) a four-year bachelor?s degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process.
(b) a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0
Application deadline:
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