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Master of Plant Science

Rapid City, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Plant Science at Montana State University is a programme in crop production, Plant biology and plant breeding.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Plant Science
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Plant Science
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Crop consulting
Pest management
Seed production management
Farm or ranch management
Agronomy
Post-graduate study

Curriculum

Four-year
120-credit degree. Crop Science option: field crop production
Plant nutrition and soil fertility
Weed ecology
Plant pathology
Genetics
Pest management and agricultural business courses. Plant Biology option: biology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Plant development
Ecology and systematics.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree transcripts or credential evaluation; minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance (some programmes higher); passport photo page; English proof (TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100 or waiver); one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE
resume
statement of purpose and recommendations where the programme requires
Minimum GPA 3.0 for unconditional acceptance; some programmes have higher requirements

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Official bachelor's degree transcript or credential evaluation (incomplete transcript allowed for current final-year students); passport photo page; proof of English proficiency; one year of financial support evidence; MMR immunisation proof; GRE, resume, statement of purpose and recommendations if the programme requires

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 4.0
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Previous Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$14,200 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Rapid City
Faculty or school	College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department	Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	International student scholarships and eligible graduate assistantships may offer financial assistance; check program and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
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.