A typical schedule for a MS program candidate is shown below. Financial support is by arrangement between a student and their advisor, so students must contact PB faculty in advance of their application. For a detailed description of the academic requirements, policies, and procedures, see the MS Requirements page.
Typical MS Schedule
First Semester
- Plant Biology core survey course (PB I)
- One or two PB program-related courses
- PB seminars and discussions
- Thesis Advisor selected and approved by end of semester
Second Semester
- Thesis Committee assembled and approved as early in semester as possible
- Plant Biology core proposal writing course—optional (PB II)
- One or two PB program-related courses
- Journal club
- PB seminars and discussions
Third Semester
- Beginning of semester, Thesis Outline approved and submitted to Graduate School (no later than 4 months prior to defending)
- One or two elective courses
- Journal club
- PB seminars and discussions
Fourth Semester
- Journal club
- PB seminars and discussions
- Defense of Thesis Examination
