Master of Horticulture at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

University Rank:#88

Purdue University offers the Master of Horticulture as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for horticulture and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Horticulture

Welcome to the Horticulture graduate program in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. The Horticulture graduate program offers the thesis-based degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.), as well as a non-thesis degree, Master of Agriculture (M.Agr.). Reflecting the research interests of our faculty, graduate students in the Horticulture graduate program have projects that explore fundamental concepts of plant biology, applied aspects of horticulture, or that integrate basic plant science with field and contained environment studies. The goal of the Horticulture Graduate Program is to prepare students for professional careers in basic and applied plant science with an emphasis on improvement of food, fiber, fuel, and ornamental crops.

The Horticulture research program in Purdue HLA is internationally recognized for the importance of its discoveries, extraordinary publication and extramural funding records, and the strong involvement of the faculty in graduate student programs. The program was very highly ranked in the latest National Research Council evaluation of plant biology programs. The Horticulture graduate faculty includes a member of the National Academy of Sciences, five distinguished professors, and four fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Most members of the faculty have served as program managers or panel members for extramural funding agencies. Many have served as officers of international and national scientific societies. A substantial component of the research in the program involves international programs. A majority of the research in the department is extramurally funded. Areas of concentration in the program include plant molecular genetics and epigenetics, plant physiology and stress biology, plant genetics and breeding, plant cellular and developmental biology, sustainable production horticulture, bioenergy, contained environment growing, floriculture, and horticultural marketing.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Horticulture at Purdue University

Entry Requirements

Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Horticulture at Purdue University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Horticulture at Purdue University

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

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Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.

Master of Horticulture at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette