1. University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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  4. MS Plant Pathology

MS Plant Pathology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

Plant pathology focuses on the biology of plant-microbe interactions, and incorporates research involving biochemical, molecular, genetic, physiological, whole organism, population, and community levels of biological organization. Plant pathology interfaces with all plant science disciplines, and with many other fields including food sciences, veterinary medicine, biobased products, and ecology. Areas of concentration include molecular plant pathology (offered as a special emphasis), plant disease management, biological control of plant disease, forest pathology and microbial degradation of wood, microbial ecology, population biology, plant-microbe interactions, disease resistance, host-parasite coevolution, plant microbe mutualisms, and virology. Students have opportunities for laboratory and field research locally, as well as nationally and internationally.

Program Key Stats

$28480 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Bachelor's Degree, Letters of Recommendation, An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, Personal Statement, CV/Resume

Career Options

  • Plant Pathology
  • Plant breeding
  • Plant genetics
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Botany
  • Conservation biology
  • Education
  • Environmental science
  • Forensics and criminal investigation
  • Marine biology
  • Medical school
  • Nursing
  • Occupational therapy
  • Pharmaceutical research
  • Teaching

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