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    Botany/Plant Biology

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    Austin, USMAIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $45,908.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 3-year, in-person MA program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,908 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 hours of coursework including a thesis or report option, with at least 15 hours in Plant Biology, three hours of BIO 389D, and six hours outside Plant Biology. It covers areas such as algal physiology, plant biochemistry, cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, molecular biology, natural products chemistry, photobiology, phycology, plant anatomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, population biology, systematics, and ultrastructure.

    Focus: both
    US News Biological Sciences #25 (Ecology/Evolutionary Biology #8)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $20,573.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,908 across 30 required credits.
    Is Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 3 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 in all upper division work
    Is Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Botany/Plant Biology at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.