PhD

Plant Science

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 210 / Year(s) Foreign:$ 445 / Year(s) Deadline: Apr 28, 2025
StudyQA ranking:2271 Duration:36 months

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The primary goals of the department are to conduct research in the above areas, to transmit the results to the public, and to help prepare students for quality lives which includes preparation for an occupation in one or more of the above-mentioned disciplines. Graduate training includes classroom instruction, seminars designed to hone oral and written skills, and meaningful experience in laboratory and field research techniques. Departmental diversity encourages collaborations among disciplines and research programs that inform graduate training.

Course DeliveryThe program coursework is available on campus, in classroom and laboratory settings, as well as field-based settings.

Contents

PhD students required to have 3 credits of Graduate Seminar, at least one oral and one in poster format. All students are required to have at least one teaching experience during their PhD program.
* Enrollment in PS 781 - Plant Science Graduate Seminar (three semesters)
* Enrollment in PS 792 - Topics Teaching Experience (one semester)

Requirements

GRE: recommended, but not required
Students must be accepted by an advisor before admission is granted.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL paper-based test score : 560 TOEFL iBT® test: 83

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

* Dedicated faculty and staff
* Quality new facilities
* Excellent student leadership
* Shared governance
* Partnerships with local community
* Robust and Integrated assessment program
* Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics

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