Study Master of Science (MS) in Horticulture at University of Maine in the USA, College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MS degree in Horticulture may be earned for a program of study comprising at least 30 hours of work including credit for graduate thesis work, which constitutes a major portion of the degree program. Opportunities to develop research projects exist in a broad range of horticultural topics such as:Ornamental plant selection and evaluationLow-temperature toleranceLandscape plant productionBlueberry physiology and hardinessPomologyGreenhouse management

Which department am I in?

College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$26,205.00 per year

Housing Expense - 8,514

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Orono, Maine,

Orono,

Maine,

04469, Northeast, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$26,205.00 per year

Housing Expense - 8,514

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Orono, Maine,

Orono,

Maine,

04469, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Consideration for admission to the Graduate School will be given to applicants holding a bachelors degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent. Applicants for admission must present evidence that they have had the necessary academic preparation to enable them to pursue the graduate program for which they are applying. The Graduate School has no fixed minimum grade point average requirement for admission; however, the applicant should have a strong undergraduate record. Students who have undertaken graduate work at another institution must be in good standing at that institution to be eligible for admission to The University of Maine.

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