Pullman,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Soil Science in Pullman United States | Washington State University
Washington State University
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Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Soil can be examined both as natural formations and as a medium facilitating chemical and biochemical processes, transporting water, dissolved substances, and heat while supporting plant development. Washington State University's location offers exceptional opportunities for studying soils in their natural state. Graduate studies typically focus on specialized areas such as soil physics, chemistry, biology, mineral composition, landform relationships, or fertility characteristics. Active research projects involving graduate students encompass diverse topics including: water movement in unsaturated soils, plant-soil interactions, mineral stability and heavy metal regulation, nutrient cycling in agricultural systems, pesticide and foreign chemical behavior, microbial ecosystems, genetically modified microorganism impacts, plant toxicity and residue handling, conservation tillage practices, soil fertility and nutrient management, land use planning based on soil properties, reference soil studies, and recycling of agricultural and urban waste materials.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applications meeting these deadlines are most competitive, however applications may be submitted at anytime. In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, a personal statement of the applicant's educational goals and professional expectations, resume, and three letters of reference. GRE scores are not required, but highly recommended.
Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Soil Science at Washington State University are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, geology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences.
Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor. Students who are applying for a PhD in soils must either have an MS thesis degree or have a BS in soil science or closely related field and have adequate undergraduate research experience. The final decision to admit a student with only a BS degree into the PhD program rests with the soil science faculty.
550 TOEFL Minimum score
80 TOEFLI Minimum score
The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status.
Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Soil Science at Washington State University are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, geology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences.
Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor. Students who are applying for a PhD in soils must either have an MS thesis degree or have a BS in soil science or closely related field and have adequate undergraduate research experience. The final decision to admit a student with only a BS degree into the PhD program rests with the soil science faculty.
550 TOEFL Minimum score
80 TOEFLI Minimum score
The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.
Applicants with at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) grade point Avg, or the equivalent in the last 60 graded semester (90 quarter) hours, from an accredited college or university, or at least a B grade point Avg in any graduate work from a recognized graduate school are eligible for admission to regular student status. Applicants with at least 12 semester hours of approved coursework from accredited graduate schools with at least a B grade point Avg are eligible for admission to regular student status.
Tuition
USD
29,272