A Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Nematology is offered in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP).
Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology, Ph.D.
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- UnknownTuition Fee31538 USD/yearTuition Fee13120 USD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Concentrations include bioinformatics, genomics, and molecular interactions; organismal biology, ecology, and systematics; and sustainable disease and integrated pest management.
The student and the major professor will select a minimum of three additional faculty, holding the rank of assistant professor or above, to serve on the student’s doctoral committee. The major professor and two committee members must be approved to direct doctoral research by the Graduate Council. At least one member of the committee must be from outside the department. The doctoral committee must be formalized by the end of the second semester of graduate study.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Credits 72 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctoral Research and Dissertation
- Bioinformatics Applications
- Scientific Writing and Grantsmanship
- Physiology of Plant Disease
- Plant Virology
- Molecular Techniques in Entomology, Nematology, and Plant Pathology
- Insect Physiology
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General Requirements
Admission requirements:
- The completed online Graduate Application for Admission
- A non-refundable application fee
- One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School
- The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates
- Departmental application
- Reference letters or rating forms
Tuition Fee
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13120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13120 USD per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Knoxville
- 885 - 1460 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Scholarly and Research Incentive Funds (SARIF)—Programs administered by ORE to support research and creative activities for faculty and PIs whose departments fall under the Chancellor of UT’s Knoxville campus.
- Research Seed Programs—Internal funding programs supporting focused research projects that can be completed in one year with the stipulation that PIs will seek external funding for continued research at the end of that year.
- Organized Research Unit (ORU) Funding
- Professional and Scholarly Development Awards (PSDA)
- Additional UT Funding Opportunities
- Open Publishing Support Fund
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