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Plant Breeding – Master’s

Plant Breeding

Get to the next step in your career. Transform the future of agriculture by driving innovation in yield enhancement, efficiency, and sustainability. Utilize cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, drones, and robotics to empower farmers to maximize productivity while minimizing land use and resource inputs.

At a Glance

30

Total Credits

$750*

Cost Per Credit
*Tuition and fee rates subject to change

4 years+

Time to Complete

Setting you up for what’s next

Cultivate Your Career

You are passionate about plant breeding and eager to take your skills and career to the next level. Iowa State’s online master of science in plant breeding program can help you do that. This innovative online option empowers you to pursue that next goal while maintaining your professional and personal commitments.

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

For program specific requirements, visit the Graduate College.

Dr. Thomas Lubberstedt
Professor
515-294-5356
thomasl@iastate.edu

Arti Singh
Associate Professor
515-294-0948
arti@iastate.edu

Plant Breeding Student Services Specialist
1126D Agronomy Hall
515-294-4161
agronmsplbr@iastate.edu

Iowa State is a reputable and distinguished institution that provided an MS in Plant Breeding with the flexibility of remote accessibility. While there are many online degrees being offered from a myriad of schools, very few are actually from long-term established schools with merit.

Denia Troxell (’23 plant breeding)

Learn with Experts

Dr. Arti Singh, an Iowa State University Associate Professor, has over 15 years of plant breeding expertise. She has written two textbooks, authored hundreds of research articles and released multiple varieties. Dr. Singh leads breeding programs for mung bean, a new source of protein in the plant-based market. Her interest in plant breeding was sparked by a lecture by Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug since “plant breeding is a perfect blend of science, nature, and innovation.” Dr. Singh leads the Women in Agriculture and AI group, which works internationally at the cross-section of breeding, agriculture, engineering, and artificial intelligence.

A flexible online experience, designed intentionally for you.

With Iowa State’s online programs, your career never has to wait. Gain the same high-quality education and industry-focused knowledge as on campus programs, guided by expert professors preparing  you for your next.

Woman walking on a sidewalk next to a glass paned building

Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.