About the course

The University of California at Riverside's Plant Biology Graduate Program encourages broad-based study of plant biology and fosters communication across numerous research disciplines including molecular, cellular and developmental biology, genetics/genomics, bioinformatics, plant physiology, ecology and evolution. The breadth of research in our program affords unique interdisciplinary opportunities not readily afforded by programs with a more narrow research base. Our students are exposed to both applied and basic research approaches to contemporary and pressing regional, national and international problems in the plant sciences. Given the diversity of the Plant Biology faculty, the program seeks to develop students' abilities to communicate to broad audiences and appreciate the multi-disciplinary approaches to solving contemporary issues in the plant sciences. The primary objective of our program is to train scientists who are capable of teaching and conducting research in plant biology. MS and PhD programs of study are tailored to the interests and goals of individual students.

　　The Plant Biology Graduate program ranks within the top in the world. Our program reflects the diverse expertise of its faculty and encompasses all areas of scholarship involving plant sciences. Our faculty and students are engaged in undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentorship, fundamental and applied research, and dissemination of research-based information and technologies within and beyond the academic and agricultural community. Plant Biology graduate students acquire a rigorous yet flexible academic training, research experiences with world renowned faculty, as well as professional development training to meet the current and future needs of our academic and research community.

　　PLBL currently offers both MS and PhD degrees in Plant Biology. Under the umbrella of these degrees, students pursue academic coursework and research training in an environment that simultaneously offers depth, breadth and interdisciplinary approaches in plant-related research including: agricultural plant biology, cell, molecular and developmental biology, chemical genomics, conservation biology, ecology, ethnobotany, evolution, genomics and bioinformatics, plant genetics, plant biochemistry and physiology, and systematics. PLBL students study plant processes at levels of inquiry ranging from molecules to the whole organism to ecosystems.

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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: US$79,632

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Riverside
Winter (January), 2023	Riverside
Spring (March), 2023	Riverside
Fall (September), 2024	Riverside
Fall (September), 2025	Riverside

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California

A completed on-line application.

　　Official transcripts from undergraduate and MS degree-granting institutions.

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Statement of purpose (Research experience and interests)

　　Personal history statement

　　The minimum acceptable scores are: 550 for the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test and 80 for the TOEFL iBT. Ielts - The minimum acceptable overall score is 7 with no score less than 6 on any individual component.

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　　TOEFL Scores (for international students)

　　Names of UCR faculty with whom you have communicated or who you would be interested in working with

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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