Master of Crop Science at North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

United States of America, Raleigh

University Rank:#272

The Crop Science at North Carolina State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Raleigh , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Crop Science

The Graduate Program in Crop Science revolves around our vision of being a world leader in Crop Science education and in the generation and application of knowledge required for economically and environmentally sustainable crop systems and products, as well as in developing land management strategies that protect the quality of North Carolina's soil, water and air resources.

Our mission within the Graduate program is to develop future leaders in Crop Science with a focus on improving crop plants and products, devising effective and sustainable crop production systems and effective and sustainable management techniques in both agricultural and urban settings; and dissemination of crop science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed, turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

The specific program areas in which Graduate education focuses are crop management and physiology, plant breeding and genetics, weed science, alternative crops and pesticide fate and impact on the environment.

Entrance requirements for the Graduate program in Crop Science follow the NC State Graduate School guidelines. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the Baccalaureate or master's level is required, although exceptions may be made for master's applicants with a very strong GPA in science classes and/or their final two years, or with substantial post-baccalaureate work experience. Students accepted will typically have a bachelor's or master's degree in crop science, or closely related fields, with strong preparation in the biological and physical sciences. The Graduate Record Examination is also required but there is no minimum score on any of the sections.

Financial assistance in the form of a Graduate Assistantship is available for most of the students accepted into the program. However, funding is limited and positions are highly competitive within a major professor's program area. It is recommended that applicants review the department's faculty listing and communicate directly with faculty members who have similar interest to theirs.

Disciplines

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Crop Science at North Carolina State University

Entry Requirements

Our admissions rules require that an applicant have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency. These accrediting agencies define bachelor’s degrees, in the U.S. custom, as requiring four years to complete. In reality, it may take longer or shorter to complete the degree, but the amount of work involved is typically the same. In the past few years, confusion has arisen as to the equivalence of the three year bachelor’s degrees offered in some countries. Some are treated as equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s (see below) where others may require outside evaluation.

The Graduate School only accepts three-year bachelors degrees from member institutions within the Bologna Process. If the institution is not part of this organization, the applicant will be asked to provide the Graduate School with an evaluation of their higher education background by an international credential evaluation company. If the evaluation results show that the background is not equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree, admission will be denied. If the academic background includes a master’s degree, that should be evaluated along with the three-year degree to see if the combination is equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. If any part of the master’s degree is needed for equivalency, the student will not be entitled to the 18 hr allowance toward a PhD program granted to holders of a previous master’s degree. On the other hand, they will be afforded the extra two semesters under the Graduate Student Support Plan for students without a previous master’s.
We accept international credential evaluations from members of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators). Others may be acceptable as well, but please check with the Graduate School if a question as to the appropriateness of the evaluation arises.
The University of Wisconsin hosts a directory of foreign institutions describing their institutional academic environment and the expectations UW has for applicants from these institutions. This should only be used as a guide.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Crop Science at North Carolina State University

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Master of Crop Science at North Carolina State University

We know that applying to graduate school can be overwhelming and we are here to help. Call us at (919) 515-2872, or send an email to [email protected] and we will be happy to answer all of your questions. We encourage you to contact the Director of Graduate Programs for your program of interest. You can also ask us a question or search our FAQ.

Step 1: Choose a graduate degree program or graduate certificate

Search our listing of graduate programs and certificates to find one that matches your interests and academic background.

Step 2: Review application deadlines

Applications and all supporting documents must be received on or before the Program Deadline or the Graduate School priority deadline, whichever is earlier. International applicants typically have earlier deadlines to allow time to process necessary visa documentation. Applicants applying for financial aid usually have earlier deadlines, too.

Step 3: Prepare your application materials

All applications must include the following:

Application Fee ($75 for domestic and US permanent residents, $85 for international, $25 for certificates)
One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university
Three recommendations, submitted via the online application
Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)
Personal Statement

In addition, each graduate program has its own requirements, such as exam scores, essays, and/or resumes, etc.

All of the above listed requirements can/should be uploaded to the online application, and test scores should be sent electronically to the Graduate School from the Educational Testing Service.

Step 4: Submit your application

Master of Crop Science at North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University

United States of America, Raleigh