Overview

The Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University has a simple mission: We benefit society by protecting and enhancing plant health.

Features

Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in plant pathology.

Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to knowledge and practice of plant pathology.

Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate data acquisition and analysis; appropriately interpret results and integrate data into existing knowledge.

Clearly and accurately communicate technical and practical information, both orally and in writing, to the scientific community, Extension audiences, and the general public.

Conduct scholarship or other professional activities, in teams or independently, in ways that demonstrate and promote ethical practice, professionalism, diversity and inclusion.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Principles of Plant Pathology

Plant-Pathogen Interactions

Laboratory Methods in Plant Pathology

Plant Virology

Plant Nematology

Field Plant Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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General requirements

Graduate College application form

Official academic transcripts

Statement of purpose - A letter describing the applicant's academic background, previous research experience, research interests, and career goals. 1-2 pages

Three letters of recommendation

GRE scores

TOEFL scores (international, non-native English speaking students only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33988 USD / year

≈ 33988 USD / year
Out-of-State

32008 USD / year

≈ 32008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13868 USD / year

≈ 13868 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 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

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ames

Financing

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