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The Department of Plant Pathology provides graduate programs for both Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. These advanced programs allow specialization in diverse fields including host-pathogen genetics, molecular biology and genomics, disease spread patterns, soil and seed-related illnesses, microbial ecosystems, and comprehensive disease control strategies. Each student's research and coursework is customized to align with their specific academic goals.
The on-campus Northern Crops Science Laboratory hosts five graduate faculty members, creating extra avenues for research collaboration and expert guidance.
Earning a Ph.D. requires completing 60 semester credits beyond an M.S. degree or 90 credits after undergraduate studies. The curriculum encompasses Plant Pathology courses or approved electives from related disciplines, with at least 10 credits dedicated to specialized research. Available coursework spans plant sciences, crop science, genetic improvement of plants, microbial studies, insect science, and other relevant subjects.