Overview

About the program

The Plant Pathology program at Kansas State University curriculum includes formal coursework in these core areas:

Biology of plant pathogens
Molecular biology and plant-microbe interactions
Quantitative aspects of plant pathology (such as epidemiology, population genetics, and population aspects of resistance)
Scientific communication (through the seminar courses).
Teaching

A PhD program is research-intensive and therefore also includes a significant number of research credits. The student works with his or her committee to develop a Program of Study, which then must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. The Program of Study will include electives relevant to the student's project and career aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Nematology

Plant Virology

Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

Plant Pathogenic Fungi

Plant Molecular Biology

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions

Population Genetics

Ecology and Epidemiology of Plant Pathogens

Principles of College Teaching

Teaching Practicum in Plant Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 36 other PhDs in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international students admitted to the Graduate School must demonstrate the same level of achievement as U.S. students. That is, they must hold a degree from an established institution comparable to a college or university in the United States, have an outstanding undergraduate record, have the demonstrated ability to do graduate work, and provide evidence of language proficiency sufficient for the pursuit of a graduate degree.
Admission may be denied to students from technical schools, which may provide excellent training in special areas, but do not offer degrees equivalent to those of colleges and universities. As a rule, students from abroad are not admitted to nondegree status (that is, as special students). Questions about the qualifications of international students should be directed to the Graduate School.

Tuition Fee

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International

30210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1007 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

30210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1007 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

13500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 450 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Manhattan

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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