Overview

Current research of the Plant Protection Science program from California Polytechnic State University is focused on pest biology, tritrophic interactions, invasive species, biological control and plant disease management. Projects provide the opportunity to conduct field and/or laboratory experiments with corporate stakeholders for career enhancement. Curriculum and research allows students to develop more diverse or specialized skill sets for post-graduate employment and/or opportunity to obtain required coursework for state licensing. Thesis required.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate expertise in their respective discipline.

Develop, test or select the appropriate technology in their respective discipline.

Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Formulate decisions utilizing professional ethics.

Value the diversity of people and ideas.

Investigate problems using critical thinking and derive appropriate solutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Systematics for Agriculture

Thesis in Plant Protection Science

Statistical Methods

Applied Experimental Design and Regression Models

Advanced Weed Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-04-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 82 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Transcript(s) from the institution granting bachelor’s degree

Curriculum Vitae

Three letters of academic and/or professional recommendation.

Results from Graduate Record Examination (GRE standard test); quantitative, verbal and writing scores should be at the 50th percentile or higher for consideration.

Language proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fee

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International

13638 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13638 USD per year during 12 months.
National

13638 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13638 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13638 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13638 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for San Luis Obispo

1100 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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