Overview

Commodity-oriented strategic research areas in which the above emphasis areas may be studied include vegetable crops, fruit crops, nursery, landscape and ornamentals, field crops, turf crops, and forest and tree pathology. Students are urged to take courses which provide a broad background in biological and physical sciences in addition to training in specialized areas.

The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences offers programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in crop and soil sciences, plant breeding, genetics and biotechnology—crop and soil sciences, and in plant pathology. The department also offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree program in crop and soil sciences—environmental toxicology.

Students at Michigan State University who are enrolled in Master of Science degree programs in the Department of Plant Pathology may elect a Specialization in Food Safety.

The Mission

The mission of the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences is to generate new knowledge and understanding about the science of plants, plant pathogens, soils, water, and the environment in order to promote a sustainable and economically sound agricultural system and ecosystem using an integrated approach of research, teaching, extension, and outreach.

The Vision

Using science to promote an economically and environmentally sound, sustainable agricultural system and ecosystem in Michigan, the nation, and the world.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Seminar in Plant Pathology

Plant Diseases in the Field

Prokaryotic Diseases of Plants

Soilborne Pathogens and Diseases
Epidemiology of Plant Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-13 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 104 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Regular admission may be granted to those students who have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, a 3.00 grade point average, and appropriate training in the biological and physical sciences and mathematics.

Provisional admission may be granted to those students who do not meet the requirements for regular admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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