Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Crop Science - Soil Ecology in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
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Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Soil serves as a rich habitat teeming with diverse life forms. Daily, plant roots navigate through this complex ecosystem. Numerous animals feed on smaller organisms, whether deliberately or accidentally, as they graze on roots, insects, and microbes.
Soil ecology examines the relationships between soil-dwelling organisms and their surroundings—how they affect and adapt to various soil characteristics and processes, which underpin crucial ecosystem functions. Key areas of research include nutrient cycles, the formation of soil clusters, and the dynamics of species diversity.
Organic material stands as a fundamental element of soil, intricately connected to numerous other processes and traits. This organic matter comprises a varied blend of compounds, transformed over time by microbial activity. It can be living (such as roots, insects, fungi, or bacteria) or in various stages of decomposition. Carbon makes up the majority (50-58%) of soil organic matter, explaining why soil organic carbon and organic matter are closely related.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One unofficial transcript from each previously attended college or university
Three recommendations, submitted via the online application
Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)
Personal Statement
IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45). To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have: a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process. a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.
Three recommendations, submitted via the online application
Proof of English Proficiency (non-US citizen applicants only)
Personal Statement
IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45). To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have: a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process. a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees.
Tuition
USD
29,433