Plant Pathology M.S. (Ithaca)

Field of Study

Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology

Program Description

For a more complete description of the Field of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, please visit the website.

Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology are the study of plant diseases and the biology of plant-microbe interactions at the molecular to ecosystem levels of organization. The Field of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology at Cornell offers graduate degree programs in plant pathology and the biology, genetics and evolution of fungi and oomycetes.

In addition to Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology, Cornell University offers graduate programs that cover the full spectrum of plant sciences. Learn more about graduate studies in related fields of plant sciences.

Contact Information

Website: https://cals.cornell.edu/school-integrative-plant-science/degrees-programs/msphd-graduate-fields/msphd-field-plant-pathology-plant-microbe-biology
Email: plpathology@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-3245

Concentrations by Subject

  • fungal and oomycete biology
  • plant pathology
  • plant-microbe biology

Tuition

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Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Fall, Nov. 15

Requirements Summary:

Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate effectively to professional and lay audiences through writing, speaking and graphics.
  • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core concepts in Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology taught in required courses and knowledge of their specialized area of study as defined by the requirements and expectations of each PPPMB concentration and chosen minor subject areas.
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethics and compliance responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate teaching competence through TA, seminar, and speaking experiences.
  • Conduct publishable research in their field and concentration of study.
  • Demonstrate an ability to think critically and apply scientific method to develop testable hypotheses.