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Master of Plant Pathology

Kansas State University

Manhattan, United States
English
On campus
Master

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: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): 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

Bachelor degree substantially the same as a K-State bachelor degree with a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours); English test scores; Some programmes require GRE/GMAT and may be stricter.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree substantially the same as a K-State bachelor degree (three-year Bologna bachelor accepted); International credentials evaluated; Some programmes require GRE/GMAT (e.g. Computer Science, Agricultural Economics, Architectural Engineering)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the programme requirements and deadline. International applicants Feb. 1 (fall)
Sept. 1 (spring)
Dec. 1 (summer). Some programmes set earlier dates (). Apply online through the Graduate School application and pay the 75 USD international degree-seeking fee. Upload unofficial transcripts and degree certificates (in English or certified translation) and programme documents such as a personal statement
CV and references. Some programmes require GRE/GMAT (institution code 6334). Official transcripts are requested with the admission offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,868 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Manhattan campus
Faculty or school	College of Agriculture
Department	Plant Pathology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.