About the course

The field of plant breeding encourages applications from students interested in crop improvement in the context of global agriculture. Faculty research areas include not only applied breeding of major crops such as cereals, forages, potato, and diverse fruits and vegetables but also molecular genetics and genomics of crop plants. The applied breeding program deals with development of plant materials for greater yield, disease resistance, adaptability, quality, etc. and with studies of breeding methods and principles. Molecular and biochemical studies to identify and isolate agriculturally important genes seek to relate information from model species to crop plant genomes, to compare crop genomes, to assess genetic diversity, and to develop bioinformatic tools relevant to crop improvement. Conservation and evolutionary genetics of crop plants and their wild relatives is an additional topic of research. Many faculty members include both applied breeding and molecular study in their programs. 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	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Winter (January), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2025	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2026	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

A baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

　　Admission is competitive, and students with a grade point average less than 3.0 (B) are generally not considered. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required of U.S. applicants and recommended for all others. Applicants who wish to be considered for Cornell fellowships must take the GRE. Letters of reference, previous research experience, and the quality of the Statement of Purpose are other important factors in evaluation of candidates. International students must have a sub-scores of at least 20 (reading), 20 (writing), 22 (speaking) and 15 (listening) on the internet-based TOEFL exam. If taking the IELTS students must have an overall band score of 7.0 or higher on the IELTS Academic Exam.

　　Three recommendations

　　GRE general test for U.S. applicants (advised for non-U.S. citizens and all applicants seeking financial support)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 77.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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