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MS Admissions
Applications are due February 15th each year for the following fall. For example, for entrance in Fall 2009, the deadline is February 15, 2009.
Entrance Requirements
The following minimum coursework requirements must be met prior to enrollment in the program:
- One year of Biology
- One semester of Organic Chemistry, Genetics or Ecology
The Application Process
The Graduate School requires that all applicants submit their materials on-line through the Graduate School website. The application fee for 2007-2008 is $75 for both domestic and international applications
Completed applications should contain the following materials:
- Completed electronic Graduate School application form
- Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended (Additional information for international students)
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic and research achievements
- General GRE scores
- For applicants whose native language is not English, you must also submit TOEFL scores that are less than two years old.
- Current resume or CV
- As students are required to present the results of original research in the form of a written thesis to a faculty committee as part of completion of the degree, it is encouraged that students contact faculty with whom they may be interested in working. Read about faculty research.
GRE, transcripts, and letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Susan Black - Program Assistant 2
Plant Biology and Conservation
Northwestern University
2205 Tech Drive, Hogan 2-144
Evanston, IL 60208-3520
Letters of recommendation may also be submitted through the recommendation section of the online application. For more information on the application process, please see the Graduate School website.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Information regarding tuition rates and fees can be found by visiting the Graduate School Tuition website.
All applicants will be considered for scholarships, however, our program does not offer any teaching assistantships.
