Plant Biology, PhD
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2025-2026. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Total Hours: 60 (Beyond the Master's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PBIO 5110 | Special Topics in Plant Biology (Professional Development) | 1 |
| PBIO 6000 | Doctoral Research | 15 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Plant Biology Seminar | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 42 graduate credit hours at the 5000 level or higher from the following: BIOC, BIOL, CHEM, CS, ENVR, GENE, GEOG, GEOL, MATH, MICR, PBIO, PHYS, PLNT, NREM, STAT | 42 | |
| Comprehensive Exams Required | ||
| Research Proposal Defense Required | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 42 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Total Hours: 90 (Beyond the Bachelor's Degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PBIO 5110 | Special Topics in Plant Biology (Professional Development) | 1 |
| PBIO 6000 | Doctoral Research | 15 |
| Two hours from: | 2 | |
| Plant Biology Seminar | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 72 graduate credit hours at the 5000 level or higher from the following: BIOC, BIOL, CHEM, CS, ENVR, GENE, GEOG, GEOL, MATH, MICR, PBIO, PHYS, PLNT, NREM, STAT | 72 | |
| Comprehensive Exams Required | ||
| Research Proposal Defense Required | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 72 | |
| Total Hours | 90 | |
Additional Plant Biology, PhD, Requirements
- Minimum grade of "B" in all courses
Graduate College Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2025-2026 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.