Plant & Soil Sciences

plant and soil sciences

Plant & Soil Sciences

Doctoral

Agronomy Ph.D. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy. The Agronomy graduate program emphasizes research to increase the production efficiency of agronomic crops and improve the quality of food, feed, and fiber.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

Horticulture Ph.D. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Horticulture. The Horticulture concentration within the Plant and Soil Sciences degrees also offers a minor in Floral Management. A graduate degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Horticulture allows students to gain expertise in plant genetics, nutrition, marketing, and a myriad of other topics.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

Weed Science Ph.D. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Weed Science. The USDA defines weed science as the study of vegetation management in agricultural production systems, natural areas, and managed properties in residential and urban areas. A graduate degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in weed science gives students knowledge in weed biology, taxonomy and ecology, biological control, cropping systems, integrated management systems, conservation tillage, transgenic crop tolerance, precision technology, and herbicides.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

Master's

Agronomy M.S. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy. The Agronomy graduate program emphasizes research to increase the production efficiency of agronomic crops and improve the quality of food, feed, and fiber.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

Horticulture M.S. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Horticulture. The Horticulture concentration within the Plant and Soil Sciences degrees also offers a minor in Floral Management. A graduate degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Horticulture allows students to gain expertise in plant genetics, nutrition, marketing, and a myriad of other topics.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

Weed Science M.S. | Thesis / Non-Thesis | Starkville, Distance

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Cox

Overview

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Weed Science. The USDA defines weed science as the study of vegetation management in agricultural production systems, natural areas, and managed properties in residential and urban areas. A graduate degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in weed science gives students knowledge in weed biology, taxonomy and ecology, biological control, cropping systems, integrated management systems, conservation tillage, transgenic crop tolerance, precision technology, and herbicides.

Requirements

M.S. and Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science: GPA— For Master of Science: 2.75, For Doctor of Philosophy: 3.00 on graduate work. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score— Agronomy: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Horticulture: TOEFL score of 500 PBT (61 iBT) or IELTS score of 5.5, Weed Science: TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

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