Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The interdisciplinary graduate program in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences provides advanced studies culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, with focus areas including Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. Our faculty members are drawn from the Departments of Forestry, Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Sciences within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. The IPSS program enhances existing graduate research opportunities in Crop Science, Horticulture, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science at both M.S. and Ph.D. levels. This collaborative initiative fosters an interdisciplinary framework for graduate education and research innovation. The program creates an adaptable academic setting that nurtures interdisciplinary expertise, develops customized programs, and initiates projects aligned with the evolving needs of plant and soil science students, while addressing emerging scientific directions in agricultural research.
The Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences graduate program offers Master of Science (MS) studies with specializations in Crop Science (encompassing weed science and forage studies), Environmental Science and Ecosystem Ecology (including ecotoxicology, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, and ecosystem modeling), Horticultural Science, Plant Biology (covering biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and seed biology), and Soil Science (with concentrations in biogeochemistry, chemistry, fertility, microbiology, pedology, physics, and rhizosphere science).
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