This major is not accepting applications for Fall 2022.

Admissions requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or a comparable degree from a recognized institution abroad
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and for any graduate work
• Personal Statement
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 or higher (internet-based test) OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score or 7.0 or higher for applicants whose native language is not English
• Personal Statement (please see the Application Information page for more details)

Applications will be accepted until June 1st for international students and July 1st for domestic students.

For additional information or to discuss your learning and career objectives, contact plant biotechnology major advisor Dr. Jack Juvik at juvik@illinois.edu; (217) 333 - 1966.