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Overview
This department has a long history of internationally recognized basic and applied research on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes in agriculture. Climatic conditions in Louisiana allow cultivation and research of semitropical crop species such as rice, sugarcane, cotton, sweet potatoes, soybeans, corn, fruit crops, grain sorghum and small grains, ornamentals, turf grass and vegetable crops.
Domain
A plant pathologist is a scientist who specializes in diseases of plants that may be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, nematodes and abiotic agents.
One or more of these disciplines are used to investigate the mechanisms by which pathogens cause disease and by which plants resist infection.
Plant pathologists were among the first to use biotechnological and genetic engineering techniques in the plant sciences. Classical means of disease control, such as chemical, biological and cultural, also are studied. The Plant Pathology course is offered at Louisiana State University
Programme Structure
Topics
- biochemistry,
- botany,
- ecology,
- epidemiology,
- genetics,
- microbiology,
- molecular biology
- physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agriculture Botany View 183 other Masters in Botany in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for unconditional admission:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
- A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A = 4.0) on all undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work already completed.
- Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores.
- A copy of the name page of your passport.
- A completed Affidavit of Support and supporting financial documents (required to process forms for F-1 and J-1 visas). Note: Your application will be processed even if your financial documents are not included.
Tuition Fee
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International
29456 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29456 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
29456 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29456 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
12541 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12541 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Baton Rouge
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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