MS Plant Pathology at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Plant Pathology prepares you for careers in agency, industry and academic institutions that require a solid background in microbial science and experience with research techniques and experimental design. You will receive training in the microbial sciences and in-depth research opportunities in molecular, genetic, genomic or ecological aspects of microbes.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

The following courses are required for the Plant Pathology MS (20 units): PLS 560, Advanced Plant Biology, 4 units, minimum grade expected B PLP 550, Principles of Plant Microbiology, 4 units, minimum grade expected B PLP 592, Directed Research, 2 units (1 unit each for two 7.5-week laboratory rotations), minimum grade expected B PLP 596A, School of Plant Sciences Seminar, 2.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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