About the course

In keeping with the long tradition of excellence in basic and applied plant sciences at UW Madison, the CMB plant biology focus group is a vibrant and collaborative research community with a strong commitment to graduate training. With researchers from many departments including Agronomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Genetics, Horticulture, Microbial Sciences, and Plant Pathology, the CMB plant biology focus group plays a major role in keeping UW Madison at the forefront of plant science research. The focus group has strong research programs in the areas of plant development, cell biology, epigenetic regulation of gene expression, ion transport, gravity/mechano sensing, plant/microbe interactions, pathogen defense, and sustainable agricultural practices. Research in these areas make use of agronomically important crop plants (e.g. maize and soybean) as well as a variety of model plant systems including Arabidopsis, Brachypodium, and Medicago. These plant systems offer many advantages for genetic and biochemical investigations and provide opportunities for training in a wide variety of cutting-edge techniques and approaches, ranging from forward and reverse genetics, advanced live-cell and electron microscopy, to state-of-the-art proteomic, metabolomic and bioinformatic methods. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,734

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Madison
Fall (September), 2025	Madison

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wisconsin - Madison

Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 from the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work , Prior laboratory research experience , Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution , Note: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required. Three letters are required. Personal statement/reason for graduate study/statement of purpose/CV , Upload unofficial transcript(s) from EACH post-secondary institution attended (undergraduate and graduate), even if no degree was received If accepted to the program, final official transcripts will be required by the Graduate School , Note: International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation

　　We will accept either TOEFL or IELTS scores.

　　Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0

　　Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)

　　A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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