Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months (4 – 6 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027; Apply before January 2027
Overview
Students entering the Molecular Plant Sciences program at Washington State University must have completed their baccalaureate degree with training in one year each of elementary biology or botany, and physics, chemistry through one semester of organic chemistry and biochemistry, one semester each of molecular plant sciences and genetics, and mathematics (through calculus).
Features
- Limited undergraduate deficiencies may be remedied by taking the appropriate courses upon enrollment in the graduate program on a provisional basis.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Degree requirements include courses in molecular biology, advanced molecular plant sciences, plant morphology and anatomy, and metabolism.
- To meet the minimum requirements of core course credit in the Graduate School, elective courses are chosen as approved by the student's advisor and the supervising committee of graduate faculty.
- There is no foreign language requirement.
- Course requirements are drawn from existing courses offered by MPS and cooperating departments and programs. In addition, a seminar is held weekly during each semester.
- Policies and procedures of the Graduate School apply to all admissions. Interested students may direct their inquiries to Molecular Plant Sciences or to any participating faculty member.
- Should the latter route be followed, preference for the Program in Molecular Plant Sciences must be indicated and, if possible, the research area of interest identified.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
General Requirements
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement. Be sure to include your research interests and which faculty researchers you are interested in working with. It is encouraged to list more than one faculty researcher.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Out-of-State (Non-residents): 21,315 AUD / year (≈ 15,109 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 9,933 AUD / year (≈ 7,041 USD / year)
Living Costs
Pullman, United States: 1,275-2,126 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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