PhD Plant Pathology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Entry requirements

Admission 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. All students accepted into the department with only a BS degree are admitted into the MS degree program. Applicants must satisfy all the prerequisites for the master's degree program in plant pathology, or have a master's degree in either plant pathology or a field of natural science. 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.