Prerequisites of the Program

Evidence of laboratory training and research experience is highly desirable for applicants interested in entering the Plant Biology Graduate Program. Prospective students should have substantial undergraduate training in biology or plant science and an overall undergraduate cumulative average of 3.0. The admissions committee is particularly interested in evaluating grades obtained in the sciences and mathematics.

Minimal undergraduate course requirements include:

• One year of General Biology or Plant Science or Biochemistry
• One year of General Chemistry with lab
• One year of Organic Chemistry with lab
• Mathematics through Calculus
• One semester of Physics

Applicants must submit the standard University of Massachusetts application form for Graduate School admission. Official transcripts, and at least two letters of reference must be included. For more information, prospective applicants should contact the Plant Biology office by email: pb@bio.umass.edu, or review our website: https://www.umass.edu/plant-biology/.