Cornell University

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Graduate SchoolFields of Study

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 go to gradfield.plantpath.cornell.edu/default.html

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. For more information on graduate studies in related fields of plant sciences, use this link.

Contact Information

Website: http://gradfield.plantpath.cornell.edu/default.html
Email: plpathology@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-3245

Concentrations by Subject

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

Tuition

$20,800

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.