About the course

The life sciences are of fundamental importance in a science or liberal arts education, as they provides students with a keener insight into and a deeper appreciation of the many facets of living systems. And Hawai’i offers a unique environment for the study of the life sciences.

　　Most students plan to use their training as preparation for professional work, such as aquaculture, biotechnology, biological research, dentistry, marine biology, medicine, optometry, park services, pharmacy, or teaching. Our graduates have an outstanding record of acceptance in advanced degree programs at dental, medical, pharmacy, and graduate schools. Many of our graduates also become teachers after obtaining a post-baccalaureate teaching certificate at the College of Education.

　　On beginning the UH Botany Graduate Program, students enter one of seven Tracks, including Conservation, Ecology, Ethnobotany, Marine Botany, Plant Structure/Function, Systematics/Evolution, or General Botany. Each Track includes several faculty members and is organized around the central theme. For current research conducted in each track, please see the web pages of individual faculty.

　　Each student in the Graduate Program is required to take courses to meet proficiency for his/her selected Track, unless he/she can demonstrate proficiency in some other way determined in consultation with their advisory committee (see list of required proficiencies for each Track) or if the student has taken such courses already.

　　Students are initially advised by an appointed interim committee of graduate faculty members who advise the student until he or she is ready to propose a permanent advisory committee (usually in the second semester). 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$50,472

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

Bachelor degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or equivalent from a recognized foreign institution of higher learning.At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work. A minimum TOEFL score of 500/61 (paper/internet) or IELTS overall band test result of 6.00 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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