Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Pathology in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
|
Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Plant Pathology at NC State University provides an advanced graduate program tailored to develop future leaders in scientific and agricultural fields. Students pursuing Plant Pathology graduate degrees follow a comprehensive curriculum that establishes essential foundational knowledge for careers in plant pathology or related scientific disciplines. Our program boasts an excellent track record of placing graduates in diverse professional roles across academia, industry, government agencies, and various organizations. Over the past ten years, there's been growing demand for experts with advanced plant pathology training, especially in fields like host-microbe relationships, ecological studies, emerging pathogens, and evolutionary biology. This need for specialized knowledge is projected to rise further in future years, driven by expanding research priorities in genomics, global food and energy sustainability, and climate change impacts. At NCSU, graduate students gain specialized expertise primarily through their individual thesis and dissertation research. With our extensive faculty roster covering wide-ranging research and academic specialties, the Plant Pathology Department is exceptionally equipped to tackle these evolving scientific challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students with M.S. degrees can apply directly to the Ph.D. program;
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines and Details
Fall Jun 25
Spring Nov 25
Summer 1 Dec 15
Summer 2 Dec 15
Tuition
USD
29,433