College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Environmental Science and Technology - Soil and Watershed Sciences in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (ENST) provides advanced degree programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy qualifications. ENST scholars can specialize in one of four focus areas: Soil and Watershed Sciences, Ecological Technology Design, Wetland Science, or Ecosystem Health and Natural Resource Management. The Soil and Watershed Sciences concentration equips graduates to tackle complex environmental challenges related to soil resources across various scales, from individual fields to entire watersheds. As Earth's most intricate and ecologically vital biogeochemical systems, soils play a fundamental role in all terrestrial environments - ranging from grasslands and Arctic tundra to urban landscapes, forest ecosystems, and bioenergy plantations. Soil Science forms the core of Critical Zone research, which examines the dynamic interface where Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere interact near the planet's surface, as identified by the National Science Foundation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted to the Ph.D. degree program in Environmental Science and Technology an applicant:
Must have earned an M.S. Degree in a closely related field. In special cases, exceptional students may be admitted to a Ph.D. program without first completing an M.S. degree provided these students have:
An exceptional academic record and test scores
Demonstrated significant research experience during their B.S. program (such as completion of a research based honors thesis.
Must meet all admission requirements for the M.S. degree (i.e. Basic Science Requirement, etc).
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Publications/Presentations
Students seeking admission should have strong training in the basic sciences and mathematics. To be admitted with full admission status, a student must have completed a minimum of one semester of Calculus and a total of at least 20 credits in some combination of basic level Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics (beyond Calculus I). It is also helpful for applicants to have completed other courses in science and engineering. Applicants to the M.S. program must have earned a B.S. degree in a related field with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Must have earned an M.S. Degree in a closely related field. In special cases, exceptional students may be admitted to a Ph.D. program without first completing an M.S. degree provided these students have:
An exceptional academic record and test scores
Demonstrated significant research experience during their B.S. program (such as completion of a research based honors thesis.
Must meet all admission requirements for the M.S. degree (i.e. Basic Science Requirement, etc).
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application
Publications/Presentations
Students seeking admission should have strong training in the basic sciences and mathematics. To be admitted with full admission status, a student must have completed a minimum of one semester of Calculus and a total of at least 20 credits in some combination of basic level Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics (beyond Calculus I). It is also helpful for applicants to have completed other courses in science and engineering. Applicants to the M.S. program must have earned a B.S. degree in a related field with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
32,490