This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the field of botany and plant pathology.

Within this major field, students may elect to specialize in one of the approved areas of concentration. Areas of concentration are not transcripted and do not appear on a program of study. Students majoring in any one area of concentration may incorporate into their programs minors in other areas within the department or minors in other departments and colleges. Integrated minors, and interdisciplinary programs in plant physiology, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and environmental sciences are also available.

Contact Information

Inquiries concerning graduate studies may be forwarded to the chair of the department's Graduate Studies Committee Jeff Anderson at jeff.anderson@oregonstate.edu. Additional details are available on the BPP website.

Major Code: 5160

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

MS

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Effectively communicate in their field of study.
• Have teaching competence in the classroom.

The MS and PhD degrees offered by the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology require, in addition to coursework, research resulting in the presentation and defense of a thesis. A nonthesis MS degree also is available for students with specific career goals. PhD candidates must pass a preliminary examination upon completion of their coursework. In addition, PhD students are required to be a teaching assistant for two quarters.

Major Code: 5160