Assistantships
A limited number of assistantships are provided to DPM students on a competitive basis. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to consider also contacting potential supervisory chair faculty mentors with interests similar to his/her career goals. Faculty may have available funds to support students on either an assistantship or hourly wage basis.
The DPM Program is a Professional Doctorate Degree in Plant Health. Over the years, a number of students have fully funded their graduate degree through Financial Aid loans. Go to the Tuition and Costs section of the DPM website at: http://dpm.ifas.ufl.edu/Tuition_Costs.html for more information regarding the cost of attendance at the University of Florida. Alumni and current students of the DPM Program understand the value and job market potential for the degree. Some of our students intentionally choose hourly wage or other employment rather than a Graduate Assistantship. In terms of the substantial internship requirement, our students have numerous opportunities for either paid or unpaid internships. Depending upon the student's interest and the value of the work experience, some students will choose an unpaid internship or work experience during the course of the DPM Program. Prospective DPM students interested in a Graduate Assistantship should consider entering the program with a BS degree for the combined MS/DPM degree. Some DPM Faculty may also choose to support his/her student on a Graduate Assistantship.