Overview

Focus on modern and holistic approaches to plant health through an interdisciplinary graduate program in Plant Pathology at 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.

Key Features

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:

Diseases of Forest and Shade Trees

Microbes for Sustainable Crop Production

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions

Field Plant Pathology

Fungal Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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General requirements

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.

You also are required to have three letters of recommendation from instructors or professional associates who have had an opportunity to observe you in an academic or work environment and assess your potential for graduate work.

Resume/CV.

Publications.

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

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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