MS Plant Pathology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The MS in Plant Pathology covers plant health and disease management, combining advanced research with practical application. It is offered by the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology for aspiring plant scientists and agricultural professionals.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology | Duration: Median time to degree about 2.6 years | Intake: Fall and Spring; applications accepted year-round | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Training centres on reading the scholarly plant pathology literature, forming testable hypotheses, and conducting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research. Students also learn to communicate technical information to scientists, Extension audiences and the public.

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Entry requirements

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. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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