Plant Pathology and Microbiology

Prospective Students

Welcome to Plant Pathology and Microbiology! Our faculty, staff and students are engaged in exciting research and educational programs that span the breadth of this multi-faceted discipline. From molecular studies of plant-pathogen interaction to the development of sustainable pest management strategies, our programs offer the opportunity to tailor your graduate experience to your unique interests.

We offer state-of-the-art laboratory and field research facilities and a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.  Many of our faculty have extensive international research collaborations providing students with opportunities for international experience. 

In addition to our graduate program in Plant Pathology, students with faculty in Plant Pathlogy and Microbiology earn degrees in interdepartmental programs such as; Bioinformatics and Computational Biology; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Genetics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; Plant Physiology; Microbiology; Sustainable Agriculture and Toxicology. 

The Plant Pathology and Microbiology Department also co-administers the Interdepartmental Undergraduate Program in Microbiology.

	Applying for Admission - Get a M.S. or Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or  one of many interdepartmental programs.		Financial Aid Information - Assistanships and fellowships are available on a competitive basis and awarded to students for demonstrated scholastic ability
	Academic Programs -  Information on M.S. and Ph.D programs offering in Plant Patholgy as well as the interdepartmental undergraduate program in Microbiology		Student Highlights - Get a sense of life as a graduate student in our Department
	The Campus - Experience life on Iowa State University's campus.		The Community - Ames is strategically placed in the Midwest and provides an excellent standard of living