Overview

Graduate Group in Plant Biology / Graduate Group in Plant Biology is located in Davis, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	4
Doctoral Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology) Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

88

Applied

16

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 1st	January 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (biology)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

68

Total Graduate Students

27%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.94%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	8.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	13.24%

Gender

Male (51%)

Female (48%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cell and molecular biology, ecology, systematics and evolution, integrative plant and crop physiology, plant development and structure
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA  95616
United States

Contact John Harada
Phone: 530-752-1011

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