About the course

Students interested in studying plant diseases, host-pathogen coevolution, the symbiotic relationships between microbes and plants, fungal biology and/or sustainable agriculture are good fits for this concentration. This concentration allows you to unravel mysteries of how pathogens work, diagnose causes of disease, and develop disease-resistant plant varieties. Work in this concentration will prepare students for careers related to disease and pest management, and for graduate study in plant pathology, mycology, and the biology of plant-microbe interactions. Studies in the concentration will allow for work in all types of environments and a broad range of crops. Students interested in this concentration could work in laboratories, agricultural fields, greenhouses, ornamental facilities and have opportunities for overseas research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$260,816

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. We require you to submit your official secondary/high school transcript(s). You must submit your scores for either the SAT or the ACT. TOEFL - Score of 100 (Internet-based exam) and 600 (paper exam). IELTS - Score of 7.

　　The TOEFL and/or IELTS requirement for international applicants is waived for students achieving a score of at least 670 on the Critical Reading section of the OLD SAT exam (or a NEW SAT Reading Test score of at least 35) OR for students who have studied their most recent four years in a high school, college, or university in the U.S. or other nations where English is an official language.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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