Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
|
Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Plant Pathology, Physiology and Weed Science (PPWS) graduate program, housed within the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES), focuses on enhancing plant productivity and quality by mitigating the effects of biotic and abiotic stresses. These stresses affect both the economic viability of crops and other plant-based industries, as well as natural and agricultural ecosystems. The program provides a Ph.D. with specializations in various SPES disciplines: plant pathology (examining plant diseases, pathogens, and control methods), plant physiology (studying plant functions, growth, development, and stress responses), weed science (exploring weed biology, ecology, and management), and molecular plant sciences (investigating fundamental plant and pathogen biology, biochemistry, and genetics). At the master's level, PPWS students enroll in the flexible M.S. in Life Sciences program, applying under the MSLFS degree type while choosing PPWS as their specialization.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
550.0
iBT
90.0
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements:
TOEFL
Paper
550.0
iBT
90.0
Tuition
USD
31,690