Master of Plant Health Management (Online) at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Master of Plant Health Management is a professional master's degree combining practical plant health training with professional skills, suited to recent graduates and working professionals. It is jointly administered by the Departments of Plant Pathology, Horticulture and Crop Science, and Entomology and is affiliated with the National Professional Science Master's Association.

Department: Departments of Plant Pathology, Horticulture and Crop Science, and Entomology (joint) | Intake: Spring, Summer and Autumn 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Practical plant health training combined with professional skills; classroom and online options are available.

Career pathways

Professionals for workforce needs in food production and environmental sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test is required only when applying for fellowship or if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 (4.0 scale). Deadlines: Autumn 2027 Jul 27, 2027; Summer 2027 Jun 27, 2027 (US) / Mar 1, 2027 (international); Spring 2027 Dec 21, 2026 (US) / Sep 2, 2026 (international). International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme).

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.

Intake: Spring, Summer and Autumn 2027

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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