About the course

Study entomology, plant pathology, abiotic plant stress, or weed science in natural or agricultural ecosystems. Graduate students studying with faculty in Agricultural Biology perform research on questions ranging from the ecology of plant and insect invasions to molecular plant-microbe interactions. Our students may work in greenhouse or row crop production systems, on rangelands, on short grass prairies or in alpine meadows. The breadth of our department means that students gain knowledge, experience, and appreciation for fundamental and applied biology in many environments.

　　Collaborate with university, state, federal, and industry scientists. For their research projects, our students may collaborate with scientists in start-up companies, in established companies (many started by our own alumni), or with scientists who work for multi-national corporations. They may also work with scientists in non-governmental organizations, including with CGIAR scientists. Graduate students in our department also have opportunities to work with colleagues in the many federal and state agencies located in or near Fort Collins. This includes the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA, ARS) or the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA, APHIS), the state and federal Forest Services (USFS), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).We offer M. S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioagricultural Sciences. Graduate students at the masters and Ph.D. level can obtain a general degree in the area of expertise of their advisor (e.g., ecology, biodiversity, molecular biology), or explicitly concentrate on one of three disciplinary specializations: Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fort Collins
Fall (August), 2024	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2025	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2026	Fort Collins

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Colorado State University

College transcripts. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.

　　Three letters of recommendation. Choose people who know you well and can comment on your abilities and your potential for success in graduate school.

　　A short essay outlining your experience and career goals. This should be 1 page or less. Describe your specific interests to aid us in finding potential faculty advisors who are appropriate. Identify who you would like to work with in your essay if applicable.

　　If your undergraduate degree is from a non-US institution and the official language of your country is not English, then you must have TOEFL scores of 550 or above for admission.

　　TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Colorado State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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