Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology

The program offers study in plant pathology, including emphasis on diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes. Graduate students may specialize in the physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of plant pathogens or host-pathogen interactions, the biology and ecology of plant pathogens, epidemiology and modeling of plant diseases, and the diagnosis and control of plant diseases, including chemical, biological, and integrated methods of control.

The UC Davis Plant Pathology graduate program is highly respected and prides itself on its rigorous, interdisciplinary training and extensive faculty-student interaction. We offer both MS and Ph.D. degrees in Plant Pathology. Our students go on to successful scientific careers in academia, industry, extension, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Plant Pathology students can also choose to include a designated emphasis as part of their degree program under the guidance of the program's academic advisors. Students gain advanced knowledge of plant pathology, including physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of plant pathogens or host-pathogen interactions, the biology and ecology of plant pathogens, epidemiology and modeling of plant diseases, and the diagnosis and control of plant diseases, including chemical, biological and integrated methods of control. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in plant diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes

Official transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Official GRE scores (general only)
Statement of purpose
Personal History
TOEFL, or IELTS for international students
A regionally accredited U.S. college or university where English is the sole language ofinstruction, OR A foreign college or university which provides instruction solely in English (UC Davis Graduate Studies must review and approve requests made on this basis
The minimum overall TOEFL score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is an 80 on the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT). The minimum overall band score required for admission to graduate study at UC Davis is 7.0 on a 9-point scale.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree