Program Overview

Master of Science in Bioagricultural Sciences, Plan A, Weed Science Specialization

The Master of Science in Bioagricultural Sciences, Plan A, Weed Science Specialization is a graduate program that requires 30-32 credits beyond the undergraduate degree. Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Program Requirements

• The M.S. degree requires 30-32 credits beyond the undergraduate degree.
• Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.
• Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The following steps outline the procedures for the Master's and Doctoral degrees:

1. Application for admission
2. Diagnostic examination when required
3. Appointment of advisor
4. Selection of graduate committee
5. Filing of program of study
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD)
7. Report of preliminary examination
8. Changes in committee
9. Application for Graduation
10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee
11. Final examination
12. Report of final examination
13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only)
14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically
15. Graduation

Graduate Degree Requirements

• The M.S. degree requires 30-32 credits beyond the undergraduate degree.
• Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.
• Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

Additional Information

• The Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines each semester.
• Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website.
• Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
• Forms are available online.