Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Plant Health in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
66 months
The Doctor of Plant Health (DPH) is a professional degree designed to train expert plant specialists essential for maintaining sustainable and secure agricultural systems. This interdisciplinary program combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on training, requiring 100 graduate credits along with mandatory internships. Distinctive features of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's DPH program include: A core curriculum offering in-depth knowledge across key plant health fields (agronomy/horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soil science, and weed science). Practical internships allow students to cultivate expertise in integrated production systems and apply multidisciplinary approaches to real-world plant health challenges. Customizable electives and internships help refine professional focus and strengthen qualifications. Extensive diagnostic training equips graduates to accurately identify and address diverse plant health concerns. The program also develops leadership abilities and interpersonal skills highly valued in the workforce.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Three recommendation letters
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Personal Statement: This statement should explain your background, explicitly describe your professional interests and goals, and state how the DPH program will help you meet these goals Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. Three recommendation letters
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Personal Statement: This statement should explain your background, explicitly describe your professional interests and goals, and state how the DPH program will help you meet these goals Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,788