Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant and Soil Sciences in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The graduate program in plant & soil sciences offers both PhD and master of science options, with thesis and non-thesis tracks available. Whichever path you select, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to excel as a leader in research, academia, or industry. Our comprehensive curriculum covers sustainable agriculture, plant physiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, plant pathology, ecology, production technology, soil science, and agricultural marketing. Through the Stockbridge School of Agriculture's Plant and Soil Sciences Program, MS and PhD candidates receive hands-on training, practical experience, and expert guidance across all aspects of agricultural and environmental studies. Our graduate program maintains high standards by dedicating significant faculty resources to cultivate future leaders in research, education, and professional practice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the Graduate School should be prepared at the undergraduate level by having taken basic science courses, including biology, botany, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and relevant courses in soils, horticulture, agronomy, plant molecular biology, environmental science, or other areas within plant or soil or environmental sciences, plant biotechnology, agronomy etc. Students wishing to transfer to studies in plant or soil sciences from other fields are encouraged to apply, but may be required to take some additional undergraduate courses in the plant and soil area to establish a background for advanced studies.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276