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Graduate Admissions

The Department of Plant Pathology offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Science (thesis and nonthesis option) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. We welcome those that meet our requirements to apply for our program. Before you begin your application progress, we recommend reviewing the following to form an idea of your areas for potential research and education.

After reviewing these pages, if you have any questions regarding our programs, areas of research, or the application process please consult our Frequently Asked Questions or you can reach out to Ms. Jessica Ulloa at julloa@ufl.edu

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the application process you must have the following:

  • A background in plant pathology, biology, agronomy or other life science
  • A faculty member willing to accept and financially support you within his/her research program.
  • International Applicants only: An English language competency exam score matching or higher than the following scores (only one is required)
    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 (paper test); 80 (internet based)
    • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6
    • MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): 77

Note: International applicants from the countries below are exempt from the English proficiency requirement.

  • Countries Exempt From English Proficiency

    Antigua and Barbuda

    Australia

    Bahamas

    Barbados

    Belize

    Bermuda

    Botswana

    British Virgin Islands

    Canada

    Cayman Islands

    Cyprus

    Dominica

    Fiji

    Gambia

    Ghana

    Grenada

    Guyana

    Ireland

    Jamaica

    Kenya

    Lesotho

    Liberia

    Malawi

    Malta

    Mauritius

    Montserrat

    Namibia

    New Zealand

    Nigeria

    Pakistan

    Philippines

    Seychelles

    Sierra Leone

    Singapore

    South Africa

    Sri Lanka

    St. Kitts and Nevis

    St. Lucia

    St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Swaziland

    Tanzania

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Turks and Caicos Islands

    Uganda

    United Kingdom

    Virgin Islands

    Zimbabwe

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit:

  • An online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions via mail
  • CV/Resume

    • Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.

  • International Applicants only: Official TOEFL scores sent via ETS

Note: The Graduate School requires official copies of all transcripts and test scores. The Plant Pathology Department accepts copies of these documents.

If you have any questions about the application, contact Ms. Jessica Ulloa at julloa@ufl.edu.

Deadlines

Fall Semester: December 1

Spring Semester: September 1

Summer Semester: December 1

Funding

Funding for graduate students is competitive and usually comes in the form of an Assistantship or Fellowship. Usually these are awarded to students intending to begin their programs in the Fall semester. To receive full consideration for funding, the Department strongly encourages applicants to submit their full application materials before December 1 for Fall semester admission or September 1 for Spring semester admission.