Plant Molecular Biology
The Plant Molecular Biology (PMB) Track offers a unique interdisciplinary opportunity for graduate students with specialized interests in the plant sciences to engage in research and scholarship in the context of a broad education in all modern areas of biology. PMB students undertake an individually tailored program of study, combining coursework and training in plant biology with exposure to genomic, quantitative, biochemical, genetic, cell biological and other approaches. Our aim is to develop the future leaders in plant biology. By engaging in a robust interdisciplinary training program, we expect our graduate students to be well positioned to develop solutions to address critical agricultural, industrial, energy and medical needs in response to a changing climate.
Graduate students in the Plant Molecular Biology Track have access to outstanding facilities and resources, including the Marsh Botanical Garden, extensive greenhouse and controlled growth chamber spaces, and the Peabody Museum of Natural History. Core facilities, including the Center for Cell Imaging and the Center for Genomics and Proteomics, provide instruction and technical support for interested students.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting general BBS requirements, applicants to the Plant Molecular Biology Track must 1) have a strong foundation in basic sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or mathematics, 2) be committed to pursuing research in plant sciences for their PhD, and 3) be interested in cross-disciplinary approaches to plant biology. We encourage applications from international candidates as well as domestic candidates. The GRE General test is optional for applicants to the PMB Track. We strongly encourage all applicants to contact a primary faculty member of the Plant Molecular Biology Track prior to applying. When applying please list the primary faculty that you have contacted in the appropriate section of the application.
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