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MS Soils & Biogeochemistry at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Soils and Biogeochemistry is offered under Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (comprehensive examination) and studies physical, chemical and biological processes in soils, including greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, erosion and mineral weathering.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Soils and Biogeochemistry Graduate Group  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

Plan I requires a thesis and a minimum of 30 units; Plan II ends with a comprehensive examination. Students must be in residence for at least three quarters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Soils and Biogeochemistry graduate group (2022 requirements): 3.0/4.0 GPA; two preparatory courses each in chemistry, physics, biology, calculus and soil science (or proficiency shown by petition or remedial coursework in the first year); three letters of recommendation; English proficiency exam (TOEFL or other approved exam) for applicable applicants.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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