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MS Degrees

In collaboration with the Chicago Botanic Garden, Northwestern University offers two Master of Science Degrees

Overview of MS Tracks in Plant Biology and Conservation

 Type Thesis MS Internship MS
Core courses
  • PBC 450 (2 units)
  • PBC 451 (1 unit)
  • Course or Independent Study in Data Science or Statistics (1 unit)
  • PBC 450 (2 units)
  • PBC 451 (1 unit)
  • Course or Independent Study in Data Science or Statistics (1 unit)
  Total core: 4 units Total core: 4 units
Electives Total electives: 3 units Total electives: 5 units (this can include an Independent Study to prepare for internship)
Independent Study PBC 499 (2 units) NA
Total Units 11 units 9 units
Capstone Research/Thesis Internship/Project
Duration 2 – 2.5 years 1 year