Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- 4 - 6 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Davis, United States
Disciplines
- Botany
Overview
Features
The Department of Plant Pathology at University of California, Davis offers programs of study and research leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology Of Plant Pathogens
- Host-pathogen Interactions
- Biology And Ecology Of Plant Pathogens
- Plant Pathology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- 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.
- By the time they enroll, successful applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement. Regional accreditation for U.S. institutions and authorization by a national higher education authority for international institutions (at the time the degree was earned) are used as the eligibility standard.
- Applicants must submit TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores unless they have earned or will be earning a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from either a regionally accredited or foreign college/university which provides instruction solely in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 43,098 AUD / year (≈ 30,691 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,098 AUD / year (≈ 30,691 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,452 AUD / year (≈ 13,140 USD / year)
Living costs
Davis, United States: 1,545-2,247 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Plant Pathology.

