Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management (Plant Pathology) in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MPPPM, incorporating coursework from plant pathology, entomology, and weed science, is an interdisciplinary non-thesis degree program that produces graduates with the academic and technical skills to develop integrated plant protection systems for rural and urban enviro
The Master's of Plant Protection and Pest Management (MPPPM) is a professional, non-thesis degree program in plant protection, designed to produce graduates with a comprehensive academic background in plant pathology, entomology, weed science and crop fertility. The program is offered jointly by the Departments of Plant Pathology, Crop and Soil Sciences, and Entomology at the University of Georgia's Athens, Tifton, and Griffin campuses. The overall goal of the MPPPM is to help students acquire the academic and technical skills to develop integrated plant protection systems for rural and urban environments. The program can be completed within one year one semester of full-time study, and is also part of several Double Dawg 4 1 programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School application requires your CV or resume, a Statement of Purpose, transcripts, GRE scores, and for international applicants where English was not the language of instruction TOEFL or IELTS scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application, but official transcripts and diplomas are needed before a student can enroll.
Grade point average for undergraduate and/or graduate program where appropriate,
Relevant research experience, background in biological or agricultural sciences,
The GRE is not required for admission into the MS and PhD programs in Plant Pathology. However, GRE scores are required to be eligible for certain additional funding opportunities outside of the department.
Potential to complete graduate study based on evaluations provided by your references,
Stated personal objectives, match with the department's research portfolio and a major professor,
In the case of international applicants, TOEFL or IELTS scores are also important.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Grade point average for undergraduate and/or graduate program where appropriate,
Relevant research experience, background in biological or agricultural sciences,
The GRE is not required for admission into the MS and PhD programs in Plant Pathology. However, GRE scores are required to be eligible for certain additional funding opportunities outside of the department.
Potential to complete graduate study based on evaluations provided by your references,
Stated personal objectives, match with the department's research portfolio and a major professor,
In the case of international applicants, TOEFL or IELTS scores are also important.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630