PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology PHD Programme By Washington State University |TopUniversities
Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

Doctorate in Plant Pathology requires graded course work and completion of dissertation research. The degree involves study in mycology, bacteriology, hematology, 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 biotechnological approaches. The period of study for the PhD is at least 3 years beyond the M.S. The PhD program in plant pathology includes 72 credit hours (minimum), of which 34 hours are in graded course work, 25 of which must be at the 500-level. Only half of the graded coursework is transferable from another university. A minimum of 14 credit hours of Plant Pathology coursework is required, plus a minimum of 2 credit hours of Seminar (Pl P 515). Successful completion of an oral preliminary examination is required. A dissertation based on original research, and oral defense, are required for the PhD in plant pathology.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

PHD

Doctorate in Plant Pathology requires graded course work and completion of dissertation research. The degree involves study in mycology, bacteriology, hematology, 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 biotechnological approaches. The period of study for the PhD is at least 3 years beyond the M.S. The PhD program in plant pathology includes 72 credit hours (minimum), of which 34 hours are in graded course work, 25 of which must be at the 500-level. Only half of the graded coursework is transferable from another university. A minimum of 14 credit hours of Plant Pathology coursework is required, plus a minimum of 2 credit hours of Seminar (Pl P 515). Successful completion of an oral preliminary examination is required. A dissertation based on original research, and oral defense, are required for the PhD in plant pathology.

Admission Requirements

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Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12. A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of “B” or better is required. Other English Language Requirements: 550 paper-based (PBT) TOEFL, 213 computer-based (CBT) TOEFL, MELAB score of 77.

Jan-2000

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