About the course

The Ph.D. program is structured to meet the needs of a diverse student body whose unifying characteristic is an interest in the application of biological principles to the solution of problems in crop production and resource management. Two primary objectives of the curriculum are to foster a sense of community among the students and to provide them with a breadth of knowledge about agronomic and horticultural principles and how they are used in a variety of practices. Students will be aligned into one of five areas of emphasis - Agroecology, Crop Improvement, Crop Production Systems, Plant Physiology, and Post-harvest Biology/Physiology - and pursue projects in these cropping systems: Agronomy, Environmental Horticulture, Pomology, Vegetable Crops, Viticulture, and Weed Science. A wide range of study areas can be pursued including: Biotechnology, Breeding and Genetics, Crop Physiology, Floriculture, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Landscape Horticulture, Modeling and Quantitative Systems Analysis, Nursery Production, Plant Growth and Development, Plant Nutrition, Post-harvest Biology and Technology, Precision Agriculture, Revegetation/Restoration, and Water Relations. In addition, students can become involved in Designated Emphasis programs such as Biotechnology. 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: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$109,464

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Davis

Statement of Purpose, Letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically through the online application. Do not have recommenders send letters in hard copy. Transcripts, GRE Scores , The minimum acceptable TOEFL scores are:

　　550 (paper based exam)

　　80 total (IBT or web based exam) There are no minimum required scores, the scores are just one factor used to determine admissibility, and will be considered along with GPA, academic background, letters of recommendation, and previous research experience. The minimum overall band score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Davis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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