Overview

About the Program

Focus on modern and holistic approaches to plant health through an interdisciplinary graduate program with the Plant Pathology program of the University of Minnesota that advances global agriculture for the benefit of society and the environment.

World-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a friendly atmosphere on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus provide an enriching graduate experience.

Discover your plant path

The graduate program in plant pathology offers a flexible course of study leading to M.S. and Ph.D that optimizes your graduate coursework to suit your interests and career goals. As a graduate student at the University of Minnesota, you will be engaged in interdisciplinary coursework focusing on modern and holistic approaches to solving plant health problems. You will learn the scientific discipline of plant pathology and develop independent and team research expertise.

Beyond the classroom and the lab, you will hone communication skills needed by professional scientists, gain practical experience through industry and international research internships, and prepare to join the next generation of educators through various teaching, extension, and outreach opportunities with stakeholders and constituents. You will also be part of a diverse student community that actively participates with and contributes to the university, the discipline, and the broader public through student groups and professional organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Plant Pathology

Research Ethics in Plant and Environmental Sciences

Plant Virology

Plant Bacteriology

Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees

Field Plant Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General 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

In the Personal Statement, you are asked to give a statement explaining your immediate and long-range career objectives in relation to your major field, being specific about your areas of interest

Diversity Statement

The application fee for U.S. citizens and permanent residents is $75; for international applicants, the fee is $95

Unofficial transcripts or academic records are required to be uploaded directly to the online application

Three letters of recommendation

English Language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)

Resume/CV

Optional - Upload your publications and articles into the "Other Materials" section of the online application under "Writing Sample"

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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