Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Pathology 24 months PHD Programme By Michigan State University |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Plant Pathology

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PhD

The objective of this program is to provide a high quality plant pathology graduate experience to equip students with the skills necessary for research, teaching and extension, or other agriculture-related positions that require the Doctor of Philosophy degree. All doctoral students in plant pathology must meet the requirements specified below: 1. Pass a preliminary examination. 2. Acquire teaching experience by assisting in two courses. 3. Additional requirements such as reading knowledge of a foreign language may be required by the guidance committee. 4. Pass a written comprehensive examination. 5. Pass a final oral examination in defense of a dissertation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PhD

The objective of this program is to provide a high quality plant pathology graduate experience to equip students with the skills necessary for research, teaching and extension, or other agriculture-related positions that require the Doctor of Philosophy degree. All doctoral students in plant pathology must meet the requirements specified below: 1. Pass a preliminary examination. 2. Acquire teaching experience by assisting in two courses. 3. Additional requirements such as reading knowledge of a foreign language may be required by the guidance committee. 4. Pass a written comprehensive examination. 5. Pass a final oral examination in defense of a dissertation.

Admission Requirements

80+
6.5+
Admission to a program leading to a doctoral degree requires completion of a level of education comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Other English Language Requirements accepted: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum average score of 550, no sub score below 52 on Paper-based test (PBT); Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) minimum average score of 83, no sub score below 80; MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) Minimum average score of 80 to 84, no subscore below 80; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A): Minimum Overall Score of 53; no sub score below 51 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub score below 59.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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