Overview

Plant Science Program / Plant Science Program is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	2
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36

Applied

10

Accepted

8

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	February 1st	No
Spring deadline	June 1st	June 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

33

Total Graduate Students

27%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.09%
Black or African American	6.06%
White or Caucasian	45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	6.06%
Unknown	3.03%

Gender

Male (51%)

Female (48%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Mineral nutrition, genetics and breeding, chemical growth, histochemistry, postharvest physiology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD  20742
United States

Contact Ms. Susan Burk
Coordinator
Email: sburk@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-6244
Fax: 301-314-9308

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