Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Soil and Crop Sciences - Agronomy in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
|
Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences operates within a state-of-the-art agricultural research complex. The facility features an eleven-story climate-controlled research tower with adjacent wings housing fully equipped laboratories, classrooms, offices, and support areas. On-site resources include growth chambers, greenhouses, and three primary field stations located near Ithaca. Several faculty members hold positions at the Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health or the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, both campus-based institutions. Numerous professors conduct research addressing global agricultural and environmental challenges in tropical and subtropical areas, with select students having opportunities to complete significant portions of their research abroad. Field Crop Science encompasses diverse studies ranging from practical field applications to cellular biology and biotechnological advancements. Research aims to enhance crop yield and quality worldwide while identifying physiological traits suitable for enhancement through breeding or genetic modification. Soil Science examines soil properties and ecological processes, focusing on optimizing soil conditions for agriculture while maintaining environmental sustainability through ecological methods.
Research also explores advanced management techniques that holistically address crop and soil interactions. Investigations include sustainable farming systems that maintain or improve soil quality, along with assessments of economic, social, and environmental effects of different crops and agricultural systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Complete transcripts of all previous college or university work, including work done at Cornell.
Two, and preferably three, letters of recommendation from instructors or professional scientists acquainted with the applicant's work in the major area of study. If the applicant has been out of school for some time, recommendations from those familiar with his or her professional performance might be acceptable, applicants who wish to submit recommendations of this type should consult the Director of Graduate Studies.
Students with prior preparation in Soils and Crops will normally be well prepared for graduate work in crop science and soil science. Applicants with undergraduate majors in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biology, or with extensive training in these subjects, will also be well prepared. Students with backgrounds other than these are encouraged to apply, but if they are accepted their graduate programs will include appropriate preparatory coursework.
For applicants to the Ph.D. program, special attention will be paid to the prospective student's depth of research experience. Though most applicants with the B.S. degree will be admitted to M.S. or M.S./Ph.D. programs, those B.S. applicants who have a particularly strong background in research can be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program at the discretion of the admissions committee.
Applicants should have maintained at least a B average (3.0 grade point on a 4.0 scale) at the baccalaureate level.
Applicants whose native language is not English should be aware that meeting Graduate School entrance language requirements does not necessarily guarantee that they will initially be able to perform satisfactorily, continued instruction in English may be helpful.
Letters of recommendation
Statement of goals.
GREs are optional.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
Two, and preferably three, letters of recommendation from instructors or professional scientists acquainted with the applicant's work in the major area of study. If the applicant has been out of school for some time, recommendations from those familiar with his or her professional performance might be acceptable, applicants who wish to submit recommendations of this type should consult the Director of Graduate Studies.
Students with prior preparation in Soils and Crops will normally be well prepared for graduate work in crop science and soil science. Applicants with undergraduate majors in basic sciences such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, or biology, or with extensive training in these subjects, will also be well prepared. Students with backgrounds other than these are encouraged to apply, but if they are accepted their graduate programs will include appropriate preparatory coursework.
For applicants to the Ph.D. program, special attention will be paid to the prospective student's depth of research experience. Though most applicants with the B.S. degree will be admitted to M.S. or M.S./Ph.D. programs, those B.S. applicants who have a particularly strong background in research can be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program at the discretion of the admissions committee.
Applicants should have maintained at least a B average (3.0 grade point on a 4.0 scale) at the baccalaureate level.
Applicants whose native language is not English should be aware that meeting Graduate School entrance language requirements does not necessarily guarantee that they will initially be able to perform satisfactorily, continued instruction in English may be helpful.
Letters of recommendation
Statement of goals.
GREs are optional.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
Tuition
USD
20,800