Admission Requirements:

The applicant must hold a research-based Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from one of the universities, or an equivalent degree from another accredited scientific institute, provided that no more than ten years have passed since obtaining the Master’s degree. The student must register for the Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences in the same specialization as the Master’s degree within the same department, on the condition that during the registration period the student completes at least 30 units of new specialization courses at the Master’s level with an average of no less than “Very Good” (2.7), in addition to doctoral coursework.

Target Applicants:

Egyptian and international students.

Application Periods

Twice per year:

- October: from June to August each year

- February: from November to January each year

Duration of Study

Five years

Credit Hours

Minimum: 54 hours

Maximum: 66 hours

Program Advantages:

• Availability of highly qualified academic and research staff with strong local, regional, and international expertise

• Scarcity of specialists in predatory mites and entomopathogenic nematodes used in biological pest control

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• Identification and classification of harmful and beneficial mites and nematodes, assessment of their economic impact, and estimation of population density

• Mass rearing of predatory mites and insect-parasitic nematodes for use in greenhouses and horticultural crops as part of biological control programs

Contact Information:

 Email:

Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg