Overview

Features

The Doctor of Plant Health program emphasizes broad interdisciplinary education across all plant-related disciplines and incorporates practical training and experience. Unique aspects to this University of Nebraska-Lincoln program include:

Core curriculum provides significant depth across all major disciplines involved in plant health (agronomy/horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, weed science).
Experiential learning through internships provides unique opportunities to develop skills in managing integrated production systems and problem-solving by applying multidisciplinary skills to actual plant health problems.
Flexibility through elective credits and internships hone professional interests and bolster training credentials.
Comprehensive diagnostic training enables the effective identification and management of all issues affecting plant health.
Enhancing capacity in leadership and various soft skills actively sought by employers.

As a Doctor of Plant Health, you will make a significant impact throughout your career by applying science to plant management systems while working to maximize the systems economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Programme Structure

Study areas include:

Plant Pathology
Entomology
Weed Science
Plant Science
Soil Science
Quantitative Methods
Law, Policy, & Leadership
Internships and Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-06 00:00:00

More details

at least two months before the start of the semester

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

100 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture View 48 other PhDs in Agriculture in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Three recommendation letters
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Personal Statement: This statement should explain your background, explicitly describe your professional interests and goals, and state how the DPH program will help you meet these goals

Tuition Fee

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International

5325 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 426 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

5325 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 426 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

4262 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

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

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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