北卡羅拉娜州立大學(xué)

The plant biology graduate faculty is a diverse, active, collegial, and well-funded group representing vast research approaches in plant biology, from molecules to ecosystems. We engage in interdisciplinary research projects and collaborate with faculty members in many departments across NC State. Our plant biologists (including USDA-ARS scientists) can be found the Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticultural Science, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Forestry and Environmental Resources. We also have several associate faculty members from agricultural biotechnology companies located in the Research Triangle.

Our graduate students benefit from this wide scope of plant biology research at NC State and the broader research community at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Duke University. They have the opportunity to conduct research in diverse areas of contemporary plant biology such as plant genomics, cell biology, plant-microbe interactions, and conservation biology, among others.

A non-thesis, course-intensive degree suitable for students interested in increasing their knowledge or complementing prior research experience.

The non-thesis Master of Plant Biology (M.R.) degree is attractive to individuals who want to expand their subject-matter knowledge in plant biology and do not desire to pursue research training.

M.R. Degree Requirements

Thirty-six (36) semester hours (14-15 hours must be from required courses for all plant biology students).
One (1) additional plant biology course at the 500-level or higher. Other courses must be approved on the Graduate Plan of Work (GPOW). The Graduate School requires that an M.R. GPOW have at least 18 graded credit hours.
Complete a project. This is not a thesis, but should be a substantial piece of work. The student, in consultation with the advisory committee, will determine the nature of the project.
Submit an annual report to the DPG each year.
Earn a minimum 3.0 GPA overall on all graduate coursework at NC State.
Pass a comprehensive final oral exam.
Must be continuously enrolled, and complete all degree requirements within six (6) calendar years beginning with the date he/she starts courses carrying graduate credit applicable to the degree program.
Must be enrolled in one credit or more the semester he/she applies to graduate.