Overview

Because of its broad mission, the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University as strong interrelationships with all other plant- and biology-oriented departments and commodity groups within the state and nationally and internationally.

Features

The mission of the department reflects the strategic goals of Washington State University by advancing knowledge of plant pathology through creative research and scholarship, by extending that knowledge worldwide through the training of graduate students, and by applying the knowledge to protect the quality and quantity of the local and global food supply.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Doctorate in Plant Pathology requires graded course work and completion of dissertation research.

The degree involves study in mycology, bacteriology, nematology, virology, disease physiology and biochemistry, molecular biology of host-parasite relationships, etiology, ecology and epidemiology of plant diseases, disease resistance, and integrated disease management by developing and deploying cultural, chemical, biological, and biotechnoological approaches.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Admission is based on assessment of a student’s potential for performing at the graduate level as determined by scholastic record, letters of recommendation, and additional information.

Superior students with a bachelor’s degree in the biological, agricultural, or physical sciences will be well-prepared to begin graduate study in Plant Pathology. Coursework should include organic chemistry and biochemistry, statistics, botany, genetics, microbiology, and plant physiology.

It is possible to take a limited number of such courses during the PhD degree program if they are lacking at the time of admission.

Applicants may be admitted with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (B) is required for admission and continuation of a graduate student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15109 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7041 USD / year

≈ 7041 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 USD / month

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