Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in plant pathology.
Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to knowledge and practice of plant pathology.
Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate data acquisition and analysis; appropriately interpret results and integrate data into existing knowledge.
Clearly and accurately communicate technical and practical information, both orally and in writing, to the scientific community, Extension audiences, and the general public.
Conduct scholarship or other professional activities, in teams or independently, in ways that demonstrate and promote ethical practice, professionalism, diversity and inclusion.
January 2025
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
138 Curtiss Hall,
513 Farm House Ln.,
AMES,
Iowa,
50011, United States
August 2025
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
138 Curtiss Hall,
513 Farm House Ln.,
AMES,
Iowa,
50011, United States
Iowa State requires a bachelor鈥檚 or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.
International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.
A minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for admission.
The minimum scores accepted by the Graduate College are:
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): 79
TOEFL Paper (PBT): 550
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53
Duo Lingo English Test: 105
Application Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round; however, to ensure full consideration for financial support (assistantships and fellowships), applications are due January 1 for Fall admission and August 1 for Spring admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
