About the course

Graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered as an interdepartmental curriculum by graduate faculty from the Departments of Crop and Soil Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Molecular Biosciences, Plant Pathology, Biological Sciences, and the Institute of Biological Chemistry. The objectives of the program are to provide the graduate student with a broad knowledge in molecular plant sciences and with research experience in a chosen area within this discipline. Specialization includes cellular and subcellular physiology, the molecular biology and biochemistry of plant-related processes, photosynthesis and photorespiration, nitrogen fixation, phytochemistry, the physiology of vascular plants, metabolism, plant pathogen interactions, hormonal interactions and regulation of growth, crop production physiology, and physiological ecology as well as related areas in agriculture and biology. Students entering the program must have completed their baccalaureate degree with training in one year each of elementary biology or botany, and physics, chemistry through one semester of organic chemistry and biochemistry, one semester each of molecular plant sciences and genetics, and mathematics (through calculus). Limited undergraduate deficiencies may be remedied by taking the appropriate courses upon enrollment in the graduate program on a provisional basis. Degree requirements include courses in molecular biology, advanced molecular plant sciences, plant morphology and anatomy, and metabolism. To meet the minimum requirements of core course credit in the Graduate School, elective courses are chosen as approved by the student’s advisor and the supervising committee of graduate faculty. There is no foreign language requirement. Course requirements are drawn from existing courses offered by MPS and cooperating departments and programs. In addition, a seminar is held weekly during each semester. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$110,888

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Pullman
Fall (August), 2025	Pullman

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Washington State University

Admission to the Molecular Plant Sciences Program requires a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) ? Transcripts. The graduate school requires that transcripts be signed by the registrar, not another official, and sent in an official, sealed envelope.

　　? Three letters of recommendation. Please have the e-mail addresses of your recommenders ready when you fill out the online Graduate School application. Each recommender will be contacted directly through e-mail and their letters will be sent directly to the Graduate School. We do not require that paper copies of recommendation letters be sent to the program.

　　? Personal Statement. Make sure your statement includes your faculty of interest, your aims and objectives, list of publications, interim activities (including military service), and any other items that you believe may be helpful in evaluating your application.

　　? Optional: GRE scores. GRE scores are not required. International applicants? TOEFL scores should be at least 550 on the paper-based exam, 213 on the computer-based exam or 80 on the internet exam. The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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