About the course

This department has a long history of internationally recognized basic and applied research on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and nematodes in agriculture. Climatic conditions in Louisiana allow cultivation and research of semitropical crop species such as rice, sugarcane, cotton, sweet potatoes, soybeans, corn, fruit crops, grain sorghum and small grains, ornamentals, turf grass and vegetable crops. Graduate students have the opportunity to work with Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station personnel who are conducting investigations in plant pathology and crop physiology. Research problems may also be selected in plant molecular biology.

　　Crop physiologists use basic and applied research to understand how plants function. Research in crop physiology has had major impacts on agricultural practices and our knowledge of life processes. It is an important component of the biotechnology revolution. Crop physiology has now become broadly defined and includes a wide range of areas including developmental biology, tissue culture, stress physiology and molecular biology. In addition to academic positions, crop physiologists work in government agencies to conduct research on improvements in food and fiber production and in the private sector in plant biotechnology and tissue culture laboratories, agricultural industries and environmental agencies. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$58,912

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2025	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2025	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue
Spring (January), 2026	Baton Rogue
Summer (May), 2026	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) or advanced degree from an accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program. The Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for non-degree seeking students) for the last 60 semester hours in the previous undergraduate or graduate program.

　　English is the primary official language.

　　TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based) OR

　　IELTS minimum score of 6.5 OR

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

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