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MS Plant Pathology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Plant pathology focuses on the biology of plant-microbe interactions, and incorporates research involving biochemical, molecular, genetic, physiological, whole organism, population, and community levels of biological organization. Plant pathology interfaces with all plant science disciplines, and with food sciences, veterinary medicine, biobased products, and ecology.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 2.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Required Courses, Plant Pathology Electives, Outside Courses, Plan A, Plan B, Thesis or Capstone Project Proposal Submission, Research Ethics, Yearly Committee Meeting.

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Entry requirements

Prospective graduate students in plant pathology should have a sound college background in the basic biological and physical sciences and mathematics and have completed at least one course each in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics. If deficiencies exist in the prerequisites, students must correct them during the first year of the graduate program. These courses cannot be counted as part of the degree program. Applicants must have a sound college background in the basic biological and physical sciences and mathematics. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5. GRE scores are NOT required. TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores are required for international students; the score requirements can be found on the Office of Admissions website. A clearly written statement of career interests as well as three letters of recommendation are required of all students. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits

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