Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Pathology in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Explore courses covering various aspects of plant biology, spanning from molecular processes to entire ecosystems. Students can engage in research across multiple disciplines including cellular studies, imaging techniques, cellulose research, signaling pathways, growth and development, hormone functions, epigenetic mechanisms, systems-level analysis, genetic modification, gene expression control, stress responses, gravity sensing in plants, chemical compounds, metabolic pathways, plant-microorganism relationships, freshwater ecosystems, harmful algae, conservation of rare species, ecological communities, plant-environment interactions, tropical ecosystems, evolutionary adaptations, population dynamics, fossil plants, plant classification, angiosperm evolution, and traditional plant uses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s (B.S. or B.A.) or master’s (M.S.) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university or institute of higher education
Minimum 3.0 GPA (>3.25 GPA preferred)
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