MS Entomology and Plant Pathology at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MS in Entomology and Plant Pathology provides disciplinary knowledge and research background for a career in the life sciences, offered on the Knoxville campus with thesis, project and coursework-only options. Thesis students choose a concentration in Bioinformatics and Genomics, Entomology or Plant Pathology; the department specialises in alternative methods of insect and disease management such as biological control and integrated pest management.

Faculty: Herbert College of Agriculture | Department: Entomology and Plant Pathology | Duration: 30 graduate credit hours (thesis, project and coursework-only options) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Coursework-only: at least 18 credit hours of EPP and Bioinformatics (BAES) courses plus 12 hours of electives and the department colloquium. Project option: a non-thesis project/practicum (EPP 503), colloquium, seminar and at least 15 credit hours of BAES/EPP courses, with a written report. Courses include Integrated Pest Management, Mycology, Insect Physiology, Biopesticides and Introduction to RNASeq.

Career pathways

Graduates are competitive for positions at academic institutions, in public service or the private sector, or for admission to PhD programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet UT Graduate School requirements and have completed at least 24 credit hours of biological and physical sciences at undergraduate level or demonstrate relevant research or work experience. Online application, nonrefundable application fee and official transcripts; international applicants whose native language is not English submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores; three letters of reference (or three Graduate Rating Forms) and a statement of career goals indicating concentration and preferred major professor. A graduate GPA of 3.00 is required to graduate.

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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