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PhD of Plant Pathology

Washington State University

Pullman, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Master of Science in Plant Pathology at Montana State University is a programme in plant disease research.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Evaluate advanced concepts in Plant Pathology
Integrate foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Plant Pathology
And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Project Assistant

Curriculum

Research on soil-borne cereal diseases
Genetic disease resistance in field crops
Cereal leaf spots
Viral and bacterial diseases
Biocontrol of plant diseases and weeds
Using molecular
Biotechnological and traditional plant pathology techniques.

Entry requirements

Academic

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) with a 3.0 GPA or a B average
Three letters of recommendation and acceptance by the department. English: IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 75 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
Programmes may set higher minimums.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (or master degree where the programme requires it) from a regionally accredited institution, Three letters of recommendation, Acceptance by the department or programme

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 75 (new TOEFL 4)
TOEFL PBT 540
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 56
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended
English translations if applicable
English proficiency evidence or an accepted exemption
Additional program-specific application materials as required

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and priority deadlines: 10 January for fall
1 July for spring. Apply through the Graduate School portal GradCAS (engineering programmes use EngineeringCAS) and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Submit transcripts
English proof and recommendations listed at The programme recommends admission and the Graduate School decides. After admission
send the Certificate of Finances and follow the visa steps at.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,585 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Pullman
Faculty or school	College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department	Department of Plant Pathology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.