Plant Biology and Conservation - MS

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Program Website
Program Setting

Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and Chicago Botanic Garden

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 15
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis, Non-Thesis
Minimum Credits: Data Not Avail.
Typical Length: 2-2.5 years
Getting In
GRE Required: No
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Category: Botany
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Concentrations
  • Land Management
  • Thesis
Description

The Chicago Botanic Garden and Northwestern University have offered a research thesis track Master of Science in Plant Biology and Conservation since 2005. Today over 50 students have graduated and are working in related fields and attending PhD programs around the world. 

Students in the MS program receive a strong foundation in plant ecology, evolution and conservation and can choose to specialize from a variety of research areas. Students typically take between two to two and a half years to complete the degree, with all course work completed in year one and research emphasized in year two. It is strongly recommended that all applicants contact any faculty members with whom they may be interested in working, so that they have a good idea about opportunities and how their interests fit with the program. The strongest applications often come from individuals that have spoken with one or more faculty members in advance of submitting their application. 

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $18,689
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
The cost reflected is per quarter with three to four credits/term.
Assistantships Available:
Data Not Avail.
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
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Other Programs In Department:
Plant Biology and Conservation - PhD
Category: Botany
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