Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Plant Medicine in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) program offers an advanced doctoral-level education focused on plant health diagnosis and management. Students in this program undertake demanding coursework and hands-on internships. Those concurrently enrolled in a departmental M.S. program are required to complete a thesis. DPM candidates frequently engage in practical laboratory research and may contribute to publishing peer-reviewed scientific and extension articles.
Graduates of the DPM program can explore diverse career paths including roles as plant diagnosticians, agricultural consultants, regulatory experts, extension agents, research specialists, or entrepreneurs in plant health fields. The program's comprehensive training opens numerous professional avenues. Students design their academic path in consultation with a supervisory committee, which includes faculty experts in Plant Science, Soil Science, Weed Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Nematology, subject to approval by the DPM Director.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the DPM Program, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
Possess a BS (or BA) degree from an accredited college or university, preferably but not necessarily, in an agricultural science or related biological discipline.
Have earned a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of B (3.0) in all upper-division graduate coursework taken.
Have an acceptable score on both the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (combined score should be 300 or higher).
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Possess a BS (or BA) degree from an accredited college or university, preferably but not necessarily, in an agricultural science or related biological discipline.
Have earned a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of B (3.0) in all upper-division graduate coursework taken.
Have an acceptable score on both the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (combined score should be 300 or higher).
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134