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Department of Botany and Plant Pathology

West Lafayette, IN

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Overview

Department of Botany and Plant Pathology / Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 5
Doctoral Degrees 6

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

77
Applied
18
Accepted
8
Enrolled
23%

Applying

60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline April 15th June 15th Yes
Spring deadline December 15th September 15th No
Summer deadline April 15th February 15th No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards November 15
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

59
Total Graduate Students
49%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.78%
Black or African American 0%
White or Caucasian 33%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.69%
Asian 3.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1.69%
Unknown 3.39%

Gender

Male (42%)
Female (57%)

Faculty

24
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 2
Male (16)
Female (8)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Biological control, insect biochemistry and cell biology, insect-plant interactions, integrated pest management, landscape ecology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 475 Stadium Drive
West Lafayette, IN  47907
United States
Contact Testaye Mengiste
Interim Head of the Graduate Program
Email: tmengist@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-4615

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