Botany and Plant Pathology

Supported Degree Objectives


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

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


Doctoral and Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    No Deadline* December 15 April 15 U.S. Citizen
    June 15* September 15 February 15 International
    Fall
    No Deadline* U.S. Citizen
    June 15* International
    Spring
    December 15 U.S. Citizen
    September 15 International
    Summer
    April 15 U.S. Citizen
    February 15 International

    *Fall U.S. Citizen deadline: For full consideration by the admission committee, have your application complete by April 15. Applications completed by November 15th of the previous year will be considered for fellowships and awards.

    *Fall International deadline: Applications completed by November 15th of the previous year will be considered for fellowships and awards.

Program Contact Information


  • Name Lisa Gross
    Phone 765-494-9871
    Email gross25@purdue.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address Botany and Plant Pathology
    Purdue University
    915 West State Street
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054
    USA

Additional Information


  • Current master's students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
  • Bachelor's level students are normally considered for admission into the Master's program; however, bachelor's level students with exceptionally strong undergraduate records may apply for and be considered for direct admission into the PhD degree program
Purdue West Lafayette campus