Overview

Plant Pathology is the study, diagnosis, and management of plant disease. Plant diseases threaten worldwide food security, and cost billions in lost productivity annually.

Research Areas of the Plant Pathology program's at University of Kentucky:

Plant-microbe interactions and related disciplines may include biochemistry, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, and symbiology of plants, microorganisms, and viruses. Basic research focuses on four major areas:

Physiology and Biochemistry of Plant Disease
Plant Virology
Molecular Biology; Genetics and Genomics
Biology and Ecology of Plant Parasitic Fungi

Mentoring and Career Focus

Every student has a primary research mentor (the Major Professor) and an Advisory Committee devoted to helping the student reach her or his professional goals. The program has an outstanding record of placing graduates in academia, biotechnological industries, agricultural Extension, and government and private research institutions.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Principles Of Plant Pathology

Physiology Of Plant Health And Disease

Critical Methods In Plant-microbe Interactions

Special Topics In Molecular And Cellular Genetics

Plant Biochemistry

Fungicides, Advanced Concepts

Genetically Engineered Crops, Risks & Benefits

Identification Of Plant Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Standard academic CV

Personal Statement

The personal statement should describe the applicant's background and interests in Plant Pathology. It should address how the graduate program can help the applicant to meet their specific career goals.

The GRE is not required for admission into this program.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37326 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Research Areas of the Plant Pathology program's at University of Kentucky:

Mentoring and Career Focus

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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