Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Plant Pathology in South Africa

The Master of Science in Plant Pathology offers comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the study of plant diseases. Students delve into the identification, diagnosis and management of plant pathogens, enhancing their skills in sustainable plant protection. This program equips graduates with advanced research abilities, enabling them to contribute to the development of innovative plant disease control strategies.

Upon completion, graduates can pursue various rewarding career opportunities such as:

1. Plant Pathologist
2. Plant Disease Diagnostician
3. Research Scientist
4. Agricultural Consultant
5. Crop Protection Specialist
6. Plant Health Inspector
7. Seed Pathologist
8. Extension Specialist
9. Biotechnology Researcher
10. Academic Professor

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Plant Pathology

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • The BScAgric degree or a BScHons in a suitable subject field.
  • An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.
  
  Duration of Programme:
  -This programme extends over a minimum of one year but may take longer to complete.
  
  Programme Content:
  -Research projects can be selected from one of the following themes:
  • Fungal taxonomy (description and reclassification of known and new fungi by the application of various methods, such as molecular technology);
  • Applied molecular plant pathology, including the use of molecular-based techniques for the detection, diagnosis and characterisation of plant pathogenic populations of vines, deciduous fruit, citrus and agronomic crops;
  • Pre- and postharvest pathology in deciduous fruit, vines and citrus (status and behaviour of inocula on fruit surfaces,
  infection processes and plant resistance reactions);
  • Stem diseases in vines (etiology, diagnosis, epidemiology and integrated management);
  • Use of fungicides (spray technology) and fungal resistance (sensitivity in wild populations and disruption after
  fungicide exposure, management of fungicide resistance in fruit orchards, vineyards and agronomic crops); or
  • Integrated management (chemical, biological and alternative compounds) of diseases in deciduous fruit, vines, citrus
  and agronomic crops.
  -New or existing disease epidemics of economic importance are also researched.
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant BScHons degree
  A weighted average of at least 60% at honours level.
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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