About the course

The Department of Horticulture offers graduate work leading to a Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees culminate in original research reported in a thesis and are often pursued by students interested in research related careers, or who wish direct training in research methods.

　　The Department of Horticulture has strengths and expertise in three broad areas:

　　Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology. Faculty and students explore fundamental questions related to the control and regulation of plant traits using a variety of techniques and tools including molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics. Faculty and students also apply fundamental knowledge to make genetic improvements to crop plants and to modify plant growth and productivity. Current breeding programs exist in berry, hazelnut and vegetable systems.

　　Sustainable Crop Production. Faculty and students explore basic and applied questions related to the design and management of sustainable and productive horticultural cropping and farming systems. The program integrates a diverse set of disciplines and tools including basic plant sciences, applied crop management, and field experimentation and analysis. Program areas include viticulture and enology, berries and small fruit, tree fruit and nuts, vegetables, and nursery and greenhouse production.

　　Community and Landscape Horticultural Systems. Faculty and students explore basic and applied questions related to the design and function of urban and community landscapes including golf courses, sports fields, gardens, parks and open space. Program areas include turf and landscape management, community food systems, pollinator ecology, and sustainable landscapes. 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Corvallis
Winter (January), 2024	Corvallis
Spring (April), 2024	Corvallis
Summer (June), 2024	Corvallis
Fall (September), 2024	Corvallis
Winter (January), 2025	Corvallis
Spring (April), 2025	Corvallis
Summer (June), 2025	Corvallis
Fall (September), 2025	Corvallis
Winter (January), 2026	Corvallis
Spring (April), 2026	Corvallis
Summer (June), 2026	Corvallis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Oregon State University - INTO USA

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum score of 18 on each section)

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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