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PhD of Plant Science
- Coeur d'Alene, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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 degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Four years of study (120 semester credits)
- Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
- A 3.0 post-graduate degree
- Or faculty support letter)
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose and CV
- GRE where the programme requires it
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 58
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
- Spring
- Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
- English proof (the applicable IELTS score
- Duolingo 115
- TOEFL
- PTE 58)
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
- Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
- Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,197 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Coeur d'Alene campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 76 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,197 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,428 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 58.