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Master of Plant Biology
- Vancouver, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Research doctorate in plant biology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Plant Biology.
Career outcomes
- Research and policy problems in agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Basic plant biology
Curriculum
- Doctoral research in plant biology aimed at agriculture
- Biotechnology and basic plant biology problems. Course requirements
- Credit totals and thesis or non-thesis options are set by the programme and listed on the Graduate College programme page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a 3.0 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) or a B average
- Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the programme
- GRE only where the programme requires it. English: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
- Programmes may set higher minimums.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (typically four years beyond grade 12), Three letters of recommendation, Admission also needs the department or programme to accept the applicant, GRE only where the programme requires it
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4)
- TOEFL PBT 540
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended
- English translations if applicable
- English proficiency evidence or an accepted exemption
- Additional program-specific application materials as required
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and priority deadlines: 10 January for fall
- 1 July for spring. Apply through the Graduate School portal GradCAS (engineering programmes use EngineeringCAS) and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Submit transcripts
- English proof and recommendations listed at The programme recommends admission and the Graduate School decides. After admission
- send the Certificate of Finances and follow the visa steps at.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,585, $31,233 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $32,585, $31,233 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,538 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4), TOEFL PBT 540, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge 176.

