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Cornell University
Field of Plant Breeding
Ithaca, NY
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Overview
Cornell University / Field of Plant Breeding is located in Ithaca, NY, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Professional Studies (MPS) | Plant breeding | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Plant genetics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Plant breeding | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Plant breeding | |
| Master of Professional Studies (MPS) | Plant genetics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Plant genetics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) Thesis (MS), project paper (MPS) |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61
Applied
16
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
95
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
43
Total Graduate Students
44%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.98% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 4.65% |
Gender
Male (60%)
Female (39%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 0
Male (24)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Crop breeding for improved yield, stress resistance and quality; genetics and genomics of crop plants; applications of molecular biology and bioinformatics to crop improvement; genetic diversity and utilization of wild germplasm; international agriculture |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
144 East Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14853
United States
Ithaca, NY 14853
United States
Contact
Director of Graduate Studies
Phone: 607-255-2180
Phone: 607-255-2180
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