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    Agricultural Biotechnology

    Washington State University

    Washington State University

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    United States of America, Pullman

    University RankQS Ranking
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 70 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines31-Jan-2022
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 39,814  / year
    Next Intake 31-Jan-2022

    Agricultural Biotechnology

    About

    The agricultural biotechnology major is designed for students interested in careers as laboratory or research technicians in plant biotechnology, breeding, genetics, or physiology. It can also be excellent preparation for graduate study. WSU has several excellent biotechnology-focused graduate programs.

    The degree given is a bachelor of science in integrated plant sciences with a major in agricultural biotechnology. A professional internship is required for graduation.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary School

    To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)

    Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.

    WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.

    College or University Transfer

    To be admitted to WSU as an international transfer student, you need to complete a minimum of 27 semester credits or at least 1 full year of study at an accredited post-secondary school. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international transfer student.

    Transfer Credit for A-Level Examinations

    Students who have completed GCE A-Level examinations may qualify for transfer credit. We do not grant college credit for AS-level exams. Visit our Cambridge Credit Chart for more detailed information on which exams qualify for A-level transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, applicants must have the awarding body send their official A-level Statement of Results to WSU.

    English Program Requirements

    WSU accepts scores from the following exams. Score reports can be uploaded into the online international undergraduate admission application at time of submission or emailed or sent by postal mail to our office. Scores must be less than 2 years old.

    Career

    Jobs are available in government agencies, commercial businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the fields of crop physiology, plant breeding, biotechnology, and environmental quality.

    Here are some examples of where you could find jobs; this isn't a comprehensive list, but you can see that there are plenty of places to put your degree to work.

    Government employers

    For instance:

    • The USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Cooperative Extension
    • The Environmental Protection Agency
    • The Washington State Department of Ecology, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Natural Resources

    Teaching, research, and extension careers are available in community colleges and universities for graduates with advanced degrees.

    Private commercial industry

    For instance:

    • Food processing companies
    • Insurance agencies
    • Commercial concerns dealing with farm products, fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, and seeds

    International agriculture

    Job opportunities and advanced study in agricultural biotechnology are available through such organizations as:

    • The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
    • The World Bank
    • Various international research institutes
    • Church-run agricultural development organizations
    • The U.S. Peace Corps

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 39,814  / year

    Application Fee

    USD 70 

    How to Apply

    Gather Your Documents

    Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

    Your application for admission must include:

    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of English language proficiency
    • Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

    Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

    Prepare Your Information

    You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

    • Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
    • Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

    You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

    Complete the Application and Submit Documents

    To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

    If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

    Office of International Programs
    International Undergraduate Admissions
    Kruegel Hall
    PO Box 643251
    Pullman, WA 99164-3251
    USA
    [email protected]

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