Among the most pressing and timely challenges to modern plant science are determining how plants function in both natural and modified ecosystems. Among these issues are how plants respond to and resist pests, pathogens, and environmental stresses. Other issues include the modification of plants to satisfy the global needs for food, fiber, and medicine.
Traditionally these issues were investigated only through research in individual disciplines. Realizing the need for an integrated approach to plant science research, Oklahoma State University's faculty in the departments of Plant & Soil Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Botany, Entomology & Plant Pathology, Forestry, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, and Microbiology & Molecular Genetics have formulated a multidisciplinary Ph.D. degree program in Plant Science.
The Plant Science PhD Program at Oklahoma State University provides the opportunity for exceptional students to undertake coursework and research tailored to their individual career goals. In this program, students can experience the many facets of plant science which affords them the flexibility to seek employment in a variety of settings. With the Advisory committee's guidance, students develop a program in one of three specialization areas:
Cellular & Molecular
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Even though students will develop a specialization area, they are expected to develop a sound foundation across the disciplines of plant science. For example, a student specializing in the Cellular and Molecular area will also be required to have a basic understanding of Organismal and Ecological plant sciences.
You will find on this website information on how to apply for admission to the Plant Science PhD Program. Included is information about the requirements for admission, the degree requirements, and the participating faculty in the Plant Science PhD Program. If you identify a faculty member (or members) with whom you would like to study, you are encouraged to directly contact them by mail, FAX, or e-mail. Please consider visiting the Oklahoma State University campus to gain familiarity with potential advisors, the program, and our facilities. There are a limited number of traveling stipends available to support a potential student's visit to OSU.
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