Overview
The department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology at the University of California, Riverside is committed to conducting research on the basic biology of plant pathogens and microbes; developing methods for the management of plant and microbiological diseases of organisms; providing a quality education to its students; and, providing expert advice on plant diseases and microbiology to the citizens of California and the world.
Careers
Graduates may find themselves working for large agribusiness firms developing new fungicides; biotechnology firms using genetic engineering to create disease-resistant plants or microbial factories; universities developing tomorrow's agricultural technology or studying how microorganisms cause diseases, or at governmental agencies or private organizations providing practical advice on control or diagnosis of disease.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Plant Pathology Seminar
- Mycology
- Fungal Diseases of Plants
- Bacterial and Viral Diseases of Plants
- Phytopathogens: Nematodes
- Field Plant Pathology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- After January 5th, applications are considered on a rolling basis depending on funding availability.
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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students typically have a baccalaureate major in a biological science or training equivalent to that given in the Plant Science curriculum of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
- Majors in the physical sciences are welcomed, but students must be prepared to augment their undergraduate preparation with courses in the biological sciences.
- Please attach your unofficial transcripts to your application. If admitted you will be asked to send official transcripts to Graduate Division.
Tuition Fee
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International
19048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
19048 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9524 USD per semester during 60 months. -
In-State
8980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4490 USD per semester during 60 months.
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Scholarships Information
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