Program Overview

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences, Plant Pathology Specialization

The Ph.D. degree in Bioagricultural Sciences with a specialization in Plant Pathology requires 72 credits beyond the undergraduate degree. Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Requirements for the Ph.D. Degree

• The Ph.D. degree requires 72 credits beyond the undergraduate degree.
• Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences.
• Courses must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Graduate Degree Procedures

Master's and Ph.D. Procedures

The following steps outline the procedures for Master's and Ph.D. degrees:

1. Application for admission (online) - Six months before first registration
2. Diagnostic examination when required - Before first registration
3. Appointment of advisor - Before first registration
4. Selection of graduate committee - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) - Two terms prior to final examination
7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) - Within two working days after results are known
8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) - When change is made
9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
10. Reapplication for Graduation (online) - Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying
11. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee - At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee
12. Final examination - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
13. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) - Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
14. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
15. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
16. Graduation - Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website

Additional Information

For more information, students should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. The bulletin provides detailed information on graduate degree requirements, procedures, and policies. Students should consult the bulletin regularly to ensure they are meeting all requirements and deadlines.