This graduate concentration is part of the Master of Science in biology program.
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Ready to turn your passion for plants into a meaningful career? The world needs scientists like you that will protect natural ecosystems and secures our global food supply.
A botany concentration equips you with advanced scientific knowledge to study plant life from the microscopic level to entire forest biomes. You'll graduate ready to step into high-demand roles across environmental consultation, agricultural science and government research agencies.
Applying to the biology master's program
Admission requirements
To be eligible for consideration into the program, you must:
- meet the SFA Graduate School requirements
- achieve an undergraduate 3.0 GPA or higher overall
- and 3.0 GPA in biology-related courses
- and be one of the following:
- in your final year of undergraduate work
- holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- or have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an overlap student.
If you don't meet the minimum requirements, you may be admitted on a provisional basis under the guidance of the graduate studies advisor.
Ready to complete your application?
To get started, apply to the Graduate School.
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RequirementsAre courses face-to-face?
Yes.
What are my capstone options?
There are two options.
1. Non-thesis track with a comprehensive exam
2. Research thesis
Is there a qualifying exam?
Yes. An oral qualifying exam is given before the start of your second semester.
Questions?
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