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PhD of Plant Biology

Washington State University

Vancouver, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

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 (or master degree where the programme requires it) with a 3.0 GPA or a B average
Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the department. English: IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
Programmes may set higher minimums.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) from a regionally accredited institution, Three letters of recommendation, Acceptance by the department or programme

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	72
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 5 years.