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Master of Science in Plant Sciences (Sustainable Dryland Cropping Systems)

Montana State University Extension · Bozeman, Montana, United States

Target Discipline: environmentApplication Deadline: February 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Field-oriented graduate curriculum investigating soil health, pulse crop rotation (lentils/chickpeas), wheat stem sawfly biological control, and drought resilience in Northern Great Plains soils.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: USDA NIFA Research Assistantship: $27,000/year stipend plus full tuition waiver
Tuition Rate: $0
Application Fee: $60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: 3.0+ undergraduate GPA in agronomy, plant pathology, or biology
English Language: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80
Standardized Exam: Not required
Application Materials: Research statement, CV, official transcripts
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from scientists

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Montana State University Extension's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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