MS Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

Plant pathology researches and extends knowledge to solve plant disease problems by focusing on plant-pathogen interactions at the genomic, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels. Approaches include disease management, epidemiology, molecular biology and host-parasite interactions.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Plant Pathology | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 30 credit hours. Students entering the Ph.D. degree program are expected to take the core curriculum outlined for the Master's degree or have had the equivalent at another institution. Additionally, Ph.D. students must include a departmental-approved ethics course, two credits PP 801 , and at least two other 700-level Plant Pathology courses. Courses listed in the plan include: PP 501 Biology of Plant Pathogens; PP 502 Plant Disease: Methods & Diagnosis; PP 506 Epidemiology and Plant Disease Control; PP 707 Plant Microbe Interactions; PP 601 Seminar.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general application procedures of the Graduate School noted at the beginning of this section are followed. The Plant Pathology Graduate Program does NOT require the GRE. A detailed statement of applicant interests and goals in plant pathology is very helpful for the admissions committee. Application deadlines: Fall: January 15 (Aid); June 25 (Adm. only) Spring: August 1 (Aid); November 25 (Adm. only) Summer 1: March 25 (US); December 15 (Intl) Summer 2: May 10 (US); December 15 (Intl)

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: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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