Master of Science [M.S] (Horticulture)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$14,397/Yr
$14,397 /Yr
- M.Sc in Horticulture at Purdue University is offered as a 2 and a half-year program by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
- The University of Victoria also ranked 47th in US college rankings in 2021.
- The Horticulture research program in Purdue HLA is internationally recognized for the importance of its discoveries, extraordinary publication and extramural funding records, and the strong involvement of the faculty in graduate student programs.
- The program was very highly ranked in the latest National Research Council evaluation of plant biology programs.
- The goal of the Horticulture Graduate Program is to prepare students for professional careers in basic and applied plant science with an emphasis on the improvement of food, fiber, fuel, and ornamental crops.
- Areas of concentration in the program include plant molecular genetics and epigenetics, plant physiology and stress biology, plant genetics and breeding, plant cellular and developmental biology, sustainable production horticulture, bioenergy, contained environment growing, floriculture, and horticultural marketing.
- The MSc program consists of a minimum of 36 units.
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Important Dates
Students who are interested in obtaining Purdue University-wide fellowships should complete their applications before December 1st.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $14397 (USD 14397) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10030 (USD 10030) |
| Total Cost | $10030 (USD 10030) |
Previous Year Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $28203 (USD 28203) |
| 2022 | $28794 (USD 28794) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college in the U.S. or abroad. This requires 16 years of education in a University setting, which must be the equivalent of a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree.
- Students should have > 2.4 GPA for STEM degrees, > 2.6 for non-STEM degrees.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Project Manager
- Gardener
- Foreman
- Horticulturist
- Horticultural Education Supervisor
- Assistant Manager Human Resources
- Professor
- Scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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