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MPPPM Plant Protection and Pest Management at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management (MPPPM) is an interdisciplinary, non-thesis professional Master’s degree program coordinated among the departments of Entomology, Crop and Soil Sciences, and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours total. Required courses include CRSS 4340/6340 Weed Science; CRSS 4340L/6340L Weed Science Laboratory; ENTO 4000/6000-4000L/6000L General Entomology; PATH 6280-6280L Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases; CRSS 6130 Internship in Crop Protection and Pest Management.

Career pathways

MPPPM graduates are trained for employment as IPM professionals in the pest control industry, pesticide and fertilizer services, seed companies, crop consultants, Cooperative Extension, and regulatory agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: Undergraduate degree from accredited institution 3 Letters of reference CV or resume Statement of personal interest in an area of pest/disease management (emphasizing goals, entrance deficiencies, experience, why this program is sought) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA preferred) Two biology courses and one introduction to plant pathology are required. Chemistry is highly recommended. If a student is deficient, they will have to satisfy this deficiency as a prerequisite for required program courses. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Admissions are accepted for each semester. Deadlines are the same as the Graduate School. Students do not need a faculty advisor to apply to the program.

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.

Duration: 33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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