Botany
Claremont, California, United States
The Botany program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) emphasizes the systematics and evolutionary biology of higher plants. Offered in collaboration with the California Botanic Garden, the program provides a research-intensive curriculum with extensive fieldwork, utilizing facilities such as a botanical library, molecular and anatomy laboratories, herbarium, scanning electron microscope, greenhouses, and growth chambers. Students engage in hands-on research and participate in weekly seminars on systematic and evolutionary botany, attracting scholars from local institutions. Concentrations include Comparative Morphology, Floristics, Molecular Systematics, Phytogeography, Conservation Genetics, Reproductive Biology, and related subfields, preparing students for careers in research, conservation, and academia.
- Claremont, California, United States
- 2½ years
- On Campus
- ₹1,79,315/Year
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Program Overview
The Botany program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) emphasizes the systematics and evolutionary biology of higher plants. Offered in collaboration with the California Botanic Garden, the program provides a research-intensive curriculum with extensive fieldwork, utilizing facilities such as a botanical library, molecular and anatomy laboratories, herbarium, scanning electron microscope, greenhouses, and growth chambers. Students engage in hands-on research and participate in weekly seminars on systematic and evolutionary botany, attracting scholars from local institutions. Concentrations include Comparative Morphology, Floristics, Molecular Systematics, Phytogeography, Conservation Genetics, Reproductive Biology, and related subfields, preparing students for careers in research, conservation, and academia.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
IELTS
7.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown
Programme Structure
Courses included:Advanced Vascular Plant Phylogenetic SystematicsSpecial Topics in Plant Systematics: Readings in PhylogeneticsSpecial Topics in Plant Systematics: Current Methodologies in SystematicsMorphometricsContinuous Registration (MS Students)Seminar Series
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
GPA
3.0
GRE®
N/A
English Language Requirements
IELTS
7.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Demonstrated research ability is essential. Application materials include an $80 fee, official transcripts, a current resume, English proficiency test scores (for international applicants), a copy of passport, financial support documentation, a statement of purpose, three recommendation letters, and GRE scores. Meeting these criteria ensures eligibility for admission to the program.
Course Fees
₹1,79,315/Year
Annual Fee
2½ years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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