Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The interdisciplinary graduate program in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences provides opportunities for Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with specializations in Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. Faculty members from the Departments of Forestry, Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment contribute to this program. IPSS enhances graduate research in M.S. and Ph.D. studies across Crop Science, Horticulture, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. This collaborative initiative fosters an interdisciplinary framework for advanced education and research in these fields. The IPSS program creates an adaptable setting that supports cross-disciplinary expertise, customized programs, and research initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of graduate students in plant and soil sciences while addressing emerging scientific developments in agricultural research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
The CV should contain: name, address, including email address, schools attended and majors with graduation dates, work experience, research experience, teaching experience, publications and presentations, relevant special training. Limit to 2-pages and omit heading for which there are no entries.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should briefly explain your background, why you want to pursue a doctoral degree, what your research interests are, and what you propose to do in your career in the short (<5 years) and long term.
All applicants are automatically considered for competitive departmental assistantships.
Three letters of recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required from faculty members or job supervisors familiar with the applicant's teaching, learning, and research abilities. In place of the items on the common form, recommenders can attach a letter and rate the scholarly ability of the applicant in comparison with students in the same field who have approximately the same amount of experience and education: Outstanding (upper 5%), Very Good (upper 10%), Good (upper 25%), Average (upper 50%), or Below Average. Further, please provide your recommendation for admissions to our program: Strongly recommend, Recommend, Recommend with reservations, or No recommendation. Finally, please provide your estimate of the applicant's promise as a graduate student. Give views on such matters as previous accomplishments and training, intellectual independence, capacity for analytical thinking, ability to organize and express ideas clearly, drive and motivation, ability to work with others, and any other information you feel may assist us in evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work.
The program prefers upload of the letter. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
The CV should contain: name, address, including email address, schools attended and majors with graduation dates, work experience, research experience, teaching experience, publications and presentations, relevant special training. Limit to 2-pages and omit heading for which there are no entries.
Personal Statement
The personal statement should briefly explain your background, why you want to pursue a doctoral degree, what your research interests are, and what you propose to do in your career in the short (<5 years) and long term.
All applicants are automatically considered for competitive departmental assistantships.
Three letters of recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required from faculty members or job supervisors familiar with the applicant's teaching, learning, and research abilities. In place of the items on the common form, recommenders can attach a letter and rate the scholarly ability of the applicant in comparison with students in the same field who have approximately the same amount of experience and education: Outstanding (upper 5%), Very Good (upper 10%), Good (upper 25%), Average (upper 50%), or Below Average. Further, please provide your recommendation for admissions to our program: Strongly recommend, Recommend, Recommend with reservations, or No recommendation. Finally, please provide your estimate of the applicant's promise as a graduate student. Give views on such matters as previous accomplishments and training, intellectual independence, capacity for analytical thinking, ability to organize and express ideas clearly, drive and motivation, ability to work with others, and any other information you feel may assist us in evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work.
The program prefers upload of the letter. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548