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Graduate Program

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Doctor of Philosophy

  • Biological Sciences
  • Plant Science
  • Ecology and Environmental Sci.

Master of Science

  • Bio-Resource Engineering
  • Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences
  • Botany and Plant Pathology
  • Resource Economics and Policy
  • Ecology and Environmental Sci.
  • Resource Utilization
  • Entomology

Financial Aid

Graduate students are supported both internally and externally through a variety of funded research grants and teaching assistantships. Prospective students should contact faculty who might serve as their supervisors to discuss opportunities for financial aid.

Students

Graduate students in the program are from all parts of the United States as well as Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Applying

Prospective graduate students should have completed course work in biology or plant science, chemistry, mathematics, and in subject matter areas closely related to their interests and those of their advisor.

Prospective students should contact faculty who might serve as their advisors to discuss which degree option is appropriate for their particular interests and goals. Different degree programs have different requirements for admission.

Forms can be obtained at the Graduate School website: http://www2.umaine.edu/graduate.
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