Overview

About the program

The Plant Pathology program at Kansas State University curriculum includes formal coursework in these core areas:

Biology of plant pathogens
Molecular biology and plant-microbe interactions
Quantitative aspects of plant pathology (such as epidemiology, population genetics, and population aspects of resistance)
Scientific communication (through the seminar courses).
Teaching

A PhD program is research-intensive and therefore also includes a significant number of research credits. The student works with his or her committee to develop a Program of Study, which then must be approved by the Graduate Program Director. The Program of Study will include electives relevant to the student's project and career aspirations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Nematology

Plant Virology

Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

Plant Pathogenic Fungi

Plant Molecular Biology

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions

Population Genetics

Ecology and Epidemiology of Plant Pathogens

Principles of College Teaching

Teaching Practicum in Plant Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international students admitted to the Graduate School must demonstrate the same level of achievement as U.S. students. That is, they must hold a degree from an established institution comparable to a college or university in the United States, have an outstanding undergraduate record, have the demonstrated ability to do graduate work, and provide evidence of language proficiency sufficient for the pursuit of a graduate degree.
Admission may be denied to students from technical schools, which may provide excellent training in special areas, but do not offer degrees equivalent to those of colleges and universities. As a rule, students from abroad are not admitted to nondegree status (that is, as special students). Questions about the qualifications of international students should be directed to the Graduate School.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32130 USD / year

≈ 32130 USD / year
Out-of-State

32130 USD / year

≈ 32130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14370 USD / year

≈ 14370 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Biology of plant pathogensMolecular biology and plant-microbe interactionsQuantitative aspects of plant pathology (such as epidemiology, population genetics, and population aspects of resistance)Scientific communication (through the seminar courses).Teaching

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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Biology of plant pathogens
Molecular biology and plant-microbe interactions
Quantitative aspects of plant pathology (such as epidemiology, population genetics, and population aspects of resistance)
Scientific communication (through the seminar courses).
Teaching