Plant Pathology M.S. (Ithaca)

Field of Study

Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology

Program Description

Contact Information

Concentrations by Subject

• fungal and oomycete biology
• plant pathology
• plant-microbe biology

Tuition

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Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Fall, Nov. 15

Requirements Summary:

• All Graduate School Requirements, including the English Language Proficiency Requirement for all applicants
• Three recommendations (must be on business letterhead and signed)
• Personal statement
• For complete details see the Application Details page

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate effectively to professional and lay audiences through writing, speaking and graphics.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology taught in required courses and knowledge of their specialized area of study as defined by the requirements and expectations of each PPPMB concentration and chosen minor subject areas.
• Demonstrate awareness of ethics and compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrate teaching competence through TA, seminar, and speaking experiences.
• Conduct publishable research in their field and concentration of study.
• Demonstrate an ability to think critically and apply scientific method to develop testable hypotheses.