Overview

Plant pathology is “biology with a purpose”: a highly dynamic science at the interface of microbiology, plant biology, molecular genetics, and production agriculture. The University of Georgia offers one of the best plant pathology graduate programs in the United States with a variety of opportunities for the motivated student interested in areas that range from applied, field-based research to lab-based approaches aimed at understanding pathogens and their interactions with host plants at the molecular level.

Quick Facts:

Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia offers three graduate programs: MS, PhD, and an interdisciplinary, non-thesis Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management degree (MPPPM). The department has a strong tradition in scholarship and an international reputation for cutting-edge research. Graduate students have the opportunity to specialize across the range of disciplines that comprise the contemporary field of plant pathology, including mycology, bacteriology, nematology, virology, genetics, molecular plant-microbe interactions, epidemiology, and integrated disease management. Our faculty work closely with each student to design an individualized program that meets the student’s career goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Microbiology
Plants, Pathogens, and People
Fungi: Friends and Foes
Viruses: Biology and Impact
Viticulture and Enology in the Mediterranean Region
Turfgrass Pest Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 97 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

The criteria for evaluation are as follows (not necessarily in order of importance):

Grade point average for undergraduate and/or graduate program where appropriate;
Relevant research experience, background in biological or agricultural sciences;
The GRE is not required for admission into the MS and PhD programs in Plant Pathology. However, GRE scores are required to be eligible for certain additional funding opportunities outside of the department.
Potential to complete graduate study based on evaluations provided by your references;
Stated personal objectives, match with the department’s research portfolio and a major professor;

In the case of international applicants, TOEFL or IELTS scores are also important.
Whenever possible, we recommend that you try to visit our campus for a personal interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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