Overview
Key facts
A solid and comprehensive education in the fundamentals of plant pathology is provided through an established core of introductory courses that are required of all Master of Science in Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University students.
Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science, but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. We encourage you to explore this site and would be pleased to assist you in meeting your needs regarding Plant Pathology.
We expect that the demand for demonstrated specialization will increase in the coming decades as emphases on research areas, such as:
- genomic sciences
- food and energy security
- the global effects of climate change continue to increase.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Biology of Plant Pathogens
- Plant Disease: Methods & Diagnosis
- Agriculture, Ethics and the Environment
- Tropical Plant Pathology
- Mycology
- Applied Evolutionary Analysis of Population Genetic Data
- Ecology ot Soil Ecosystems
- Fungal Genetics and Physiology
- Plant Disease Resistance Mechanisms and Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Soil Science Botany View 1177 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Interview/resume/essays
- Test Scores GRE
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
29690 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29690 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
29690 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29690 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
11702 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11702 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Raleigh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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