University of Kansas

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.-Botany, Ph.D.-Botany

Program Description:

The Plant Biology Program (formerly the Department of Botany) has a long and distinguished history at the University of Kansas. Current faculty interests include ecophysiology, paleobotany, population genetics, and the systematics and evolution of plants and fungi. Graduate students can obtain guidance in these areas and Master's or Ph.D. degrees in Botany or Biology. In addition to modern laboratory resources in Haworth Hall, available resources include experimental field plots and natural areas owned by KU, and the KU Herbarium, with about 350,000 specimens, and the Paleobotanical Collections, with approximately 200,000 specimens, both administered through the KU Museum of Natural History and Biodiversity Research Center.

International Student Requirements:

International applicants must submit proof of English proficiency. Generally this is accomplished by submitting scores from the TOEFL-ibt exam. For regular admission, all part scores must be at least 20. International master's applicants are also required to submit proof of financial resources for the first year of study.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above