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Master of Science in Agricultural Life Sciences - Genetics Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus Mississippi State University - Starkville Main Campus, USA

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USD 27637

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Mississippi State University is one of the leading colleges of agriculture, life sciences, and human ecology in the southeast. Student enrollment, degree offerings, and student placement have increased steadily each year.

As a land-grant institution, Mississippi State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences offers excellent academic programs related to basic life sciences, environmental issues, agricultural production, food and fiber processing, agribusiness, agricultural information science, and the conservative and sustainable use of natural resources. With the establishment of MSU’s Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing and Biotechnology (IGBB), the College will continue to enhance the study of the life sciences, including biotechnological applications that will have a tremendous impact on education, agricultural production, food, fibers, human and animal health, the environment, and bio-based industrial products.

Students may choose from 17 undergraduate curricula in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Each degree program will prepare students for career opportunities in the multi-billion dollar agricultural and life sciences’ industry. These programs will also prepare students for graduate and/or professional school study.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2025, Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27637

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 80

    Application Fee
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    13000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Mississippi State University awards automatic scholarships based on specific academic criteria. Calculate your potential amounts using our scholarship calculator. Opportunities for additional scholarships, such as departmental or private scholarships, are available based on submission of the General Scholarship Application, which opens on October 1, 2024, for students entering in summer/fall 2025. https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/scholarship-details

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