Interdepartmental Plant Physiology Major

Application & Admission

Thank you for applying for this most active interdepartmental graduate program for plant science research. This is one of recognized strength of Iowa State University.

We are accepting applications for graduate students for Fall 2008 (applications must be received by January 18, 2008). Although applications can be submitted at any time, applications should be completed by January 18, 2008, for full consideration for fellowships and assistantships.

The IPPM graduate program offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. An M.S. degree is not required for Ph.D. applicants. IPPM uses the following guidelines to help identify acceptable applicants.

1. A bachelors or masters degree in plant biology or closely related area.
2. Class ranking in the upper 25%, or a GPA above 3.2/4.0.
3. Total GRE for Verbal plus Quantitative score of 1200 (min 1000), and a GRE Analytical writing score of 4.0 (min 3.0).
4. A TOEFL score above of 197 (CBT) [ (IELTS 6) (not required of those whose native language is English or those who have earned a degree in a country where English is the only official language ].
5. Research experience is preferred.

Domestic Application and Admission

International Application and Admission

Nic Boersma

• IPPM Invited Speakers

• Loomis and IPPM mini symposium

• IPPM seminar series (P Phy 696)

• IPPM Annual Retreats

• IPPM Halloween Party October 28, 2006