Lubbock,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant and Soil Science - Fibers and Biopolymers in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
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Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Plant and Soil Science Ph.D. program mandates 60 graduate-level credit hours post-bachelor's degree plus 12 dissertation credits, culminating in 72 total hours. Students can specialize in one of five tracks: crop protection, crop science, fibers and biopolymers, horticulture, or soil science, with this specialization selected during the preliminary exam phase. Should the preliminary assessment identify gaps in foundational knowledge, additional coursework may be assigned by the graduate faculty. The advisory committee guides language proficiency expectations and supplementary science coursework. Doctoral candidates must pass comprehensive written and oral exams administered by their graduate committee, evaluating their specialized expertise, interdisciplinary understanding, research methodology competence, and scholarly communication skills within their chosen discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must provide original language documents and English translations. If the documents are not provided in English, an official English translation of all transcripts/ individual semester mark sheets is required.
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
All international applicants must be in good academic standing at any school they are currently attending. All international applicants must have been in good standing in all schools they previously attended at their final matriculation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.
Tuition
USD
16,180