To be considered for admission to the Plant Biology graduate program at Penn State, prospective students must have:
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An appropriate academic background, including a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during the last two years (junior/senior) of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. Research experience is desirable.
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Proficiency in the English language. With some exceptions (noted below), international candidates are required to take the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and submit the results of the test with application for admission.
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Department code: 30
Institution code: 2660
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Note: International applicants are exempt from the TOFEL/IELTS requirement if they have received a baccalaureate or a master's degree from a college/university/institution in any of the countries listed on Admission Requirements for International Students of the Fox Graduate School at Penn State.
Note: GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) scores are not required for admission. However, if you have taken the General GRE Aptitude Test and/or the GRE Subject Test and received good scores that you think could boost the strength of your overall application, you may submit those test scores.
- Institution code: 2660
- Department code: 5199
Applicants also must complete the forms and send in the materials outlined in the instructions on how to apply.