Program in Plant Pathology

Overview

The University of Arizona / Program in Plant Pathology is located in Tucson, AZ, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	Yes
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No
Spring deadline	June 1st	June 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Master's Degree Exam	GRE (recommended)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, academic resume, 3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE (recommended)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, academic resume, statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation
International Students	Exam	Details
	TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Fungal molecular biology, ecology of soil-borne plant pathogens, plant virology, plant bacteriology, plant/pathogen interactions
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Tucson, AZ  85721
United States

Contact Dr. Karen Schumaker
Director
Email: schumake@email.arizona.edu
Phone: 520-621-9635
Fax: 520-621-7186

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