Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida

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Admission Requirements

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score 1000
English language competency exam (if native language is not English)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 80 internet based/213 electronic/550 paper
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6
- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery ): 77
strong background in horticulture, biology, agronomy or other life science
sponsorship from a member in the Horticultural Sciences Graduate Faculty

How to Apply
Online applications are required, you may find the electronic application at: Online Application
Please be sure to submit complete application packages to recieve full consideration.

*GRE Codes*
University of Florida School Code: 5812
Horticultural Sciences Department Code: 0109

Send to the Horticultural Sciences Department:

Copy of your online application
Copy of all transcripts
Copy of GRE score report
Copy of English Competency exam score report (if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation (can be done via online application)
Resume or description of your background and educational goals (can be included in online application)
Supplemental Information for Graduate Application
Fellowship/Assistantship application form

Send all of the above to:
Curtis Smyder
Horticultural Sciences Department
University of Florida
PO Box 110690
Gainesville FL 32611-0690 USA

Send to UF Admissions:

Copy of Online Application
Official transcripts
Official GRE score report
Official English Competency exam score report (if applicable)
Application Fee (if not paid online)

Office of Admissions
201 Criser Hall
POB 114000 Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

Send to UF International Student Center:

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Deadlines: Only complete application packets will be considered. Applications received after the deadline may not receive consideration for funding.

Fall Semester
January 15

Spring Semester
August 1

Summer Semester
December 1

Areas of Specialization:
Prospective students should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in plant sciences or a related field. In addition, you must indicate on your application which area of specialization you plan to pursue:

Breeding and Genetics
Crop Production and Nutrition
Organic/Sustainable Agriculture
Physiology and Biochemistry
Plant Molecular Biology
Postharvest Biology and Technology
Protected Agriculture
Weed Science

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