MS in Plant Biology

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, Illinois, USA
MS in Plant Biology
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Department of Plant Biology offers a well-balanced graduate program leading to the degrees of Master of Science
  • The Department of Plant Biology provides broad opportunities for both field and laboratory study
  • Graduate degrees in plant biology will be awarded to students in recognition of their ability to do independent research as evidenced by the acceptance of a thesis or dissertation and by the demonstration of competent scholastic ability
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2433179 INR
Hostel & Meals956807 INR
Books & Supplies80564 INR
Living Expenses215399 INR
Application fee3662 INR
Total1256432 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 in the last two years of Bachelor's work or
  • 3.0 GPA on all previous graduate work
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent in a life science, and have had a course in genetics
  • Applicants without a relevant degree must have studied the following courses in each of the following categories:
    • plant systematics or plant diversity
    • plant physiology, cell biology or molecular biology
    • plant ecology or environmental science
  • Course in plant morphology or plant anatomy is strongly recommended
ExamsTOEFL: 80

IELTS: 6.5

GRE: Accepted
Expects a score of 297 or higher (Combines Verbal and Quantitative Scores)
Additional info

•Submit academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation and proof of financial proof •Applicants need to submit department application also in addition to main application

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