About the course

Texas is the second-largest peanut-producing state in the U. S., producing approximately 20% of the nation’s peanut crop on more then 350,000 planted acres. Peanut production has a significant benefit to the Texas economy, with an annual crop value of 150 million, and an overall economic benefit of approximately 1 billion. Research Interests - Develop superior peanut varieties that are competitive in yield and have improved quality characteristics. Development of disease-resistant and abiotic stress-tolerant germplasm to reduce the costs of production to growers. Studying the genetics of peanuts to improve efficiency in breeding through development and use of molecular markers. Develop and evaluate more effective chemical and non-chemical controls for the major weed species in peanuts. Improvement of seed quality of peanuts grown in West Texas. Reduction of production costs due to water usage and disease. Development and use of molecular tools to assist in peanut improvement. 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: 4 Year(s)Fees: US$72,336

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	College Station
Fall (August), 2024	College Station
Spring (January), 2025	College Station
Fall (August), 2025	College Station
Spring (January), 2026	College Station

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas A and M University - College Station

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to Office of Graduate Admissions.

　　The statement of purpose describing the student’s career goals and background information

　　A one page document that details to the Soil and Crop Sciences professors of interest why you want to pursue a graduate degree, your future goals, how our graduate degree will help you reach those goals, and some information about your personal background and development.

　　Three letters of reference.

　　Academic ability as evidenced by previous collegiate transcripts. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 system is required in the last 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate collegiate work for M.S. applicants and a 3.0 of all courses attempted in their M.S. program for Ph.D. applicants.

　　GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (Subject to departmental approval), a GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (Subject to departmental approval).

　　TOEFL - 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT). A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band. n

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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