PhD Soil Science at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

Soil scientists study and manage land and water resources to protect the environment and enhance agricultural productivity. Graduate education opportunities in Soil Science at NC State prepare students for careers with public and private organizations in soil, agricultural, environmental, and natural resource sciences.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Soil Science | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 72 credit hours. Courses listed in the plan include: SSC 511 Soil Physics; SSC 521 Soil Chemistry; SSC 532 Soil Microbiology; SSC 541 Soil Fertility; SSC 551 Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A number of factors are considered when evaluating applications to Soil Science graduate degree programs. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA at the baccalaureate (BS) or master’s (MS) level is required. However, exceptions may be made for master’s applicants with a very strong GPA in science classes, an exceptional track record in their final two years, or substantial post-baccalaureate work experience. Soil science is a rigorous STEM discipline and students accepted will typically have a BS or MS degree in soil science, or closely related fields, with strong preparation in the biological and physical sciences. Research experience is helpful for the MS program and essential for students joining the PhD program. We do not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for application or admission to Soil Science graduate programs. Application deadlines: Fall: Jan 15 (aid); Mar 1 (Int, Adm only), Jun 25 (US, Adm only) Spring: Sep 1 (aid); Sep 30 (Int., Adm only), Nov 25 (US, Adm only) Summer 1: Mar 25 (US); Dec 15 (Int) Summer 2: May 10 (US); Dec 15 (Int)

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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