PhD in Soil Science - Crops in Pullman United States | Washington State University

Washington State University | 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

Washington's agricultural sector showcases remarkable diversity, reflecting the state's varied terrain from damp coastal lowlands to arid deserts and the undulating Palouse hills. Our faculty combines fundamental and practical research initiatives, partnering to address numerous challenges within Washington's multifaceted agricultural operations. Through close collaboration with local industry groups, we pinpoint obstacles affecting production systems locally, nationally, and worldwide. Leveraging the University's land grant resources in research, education, and outreach, we aim to develop and share innovations that enhance both profitability and environmental stewardship across various agricultural methods.


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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, three letters of reference, and GRE scores are also required.
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

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