PhD Plant Pathology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Covers plant health and disease management, combining advanced research with practical application for aspiring plant scientists and agricultural professionals.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology | Duration: Median time to degree about 5.0 years (PhD) | Intake: Year-round; priority Fall January 1, Spring August 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Research-based study with learning goals in literature understanding, hypothesis-driven research, data analysis, communication and ethical professionalism.

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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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