Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Soil and Water Sciences in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This graduate program track allows students to customize their curriculum with an emphasis on sustainable cultivation of agronomic, turf, forestry, and ornamental plants, while maintaining rigorous training in fundamental soil science principles. Ideal candidates will demonstrate keen interest in agricultural sciences and natural resource conservation, particularly concerning sustainable yields and water resource protection.
The Soil and Water Sciences graduate curriculum prepares professionals for careers in agricultural and environmental sciences focused on soil, water, and ecosystem management. Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences offers multiple specialization paths where students can align their graduate studies with specific research priorities. Every academic plan is individually crafted to support both student aspirations and the requirements of their chosen research focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in soil and water sciences or an equivalent degree in an allied field such as geology, natural resources, biology, ecology, hydrology, microbiology, environmental science, horticultural science, environmental engineering, agricultural engineering or agronomy. If your bachelor's degree is not in soil and water science or you don't have an equivalent degree in an allied field, you will generally have to complete pre-requisite courses at a local institution before applying for admission to the program. Admission criteria include a "B" (3.0) grade point average or better for the last two years of the baccalaureate program, and satisfactory scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).* High speed internet access is mandatory.
For applicants from countries (including Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 paper, or 80 Internet; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, or documented successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute program.
Tuition
USD
30,134