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PhD Crop and Soil Sciences - Weed Science at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Crop and soil scientists are responsible for the world’s food, feed, and fiber supply, while conserving our soil and water resources. Our goals are to provide the best educational programs at the graduate levels; conduct innovative basic and applied research programs in the crop, soil, turf, and environmental sciences; and to provide superior service to our clientele.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include CRSS 8100 Advanced Crop and Soil Science Seminar; CRSS 9000 (6 hrs max) Doctoral Research; CRSS 9300 (3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; CRSS 4340/6340 Weed Science; CRSS 4340L/6340L Weed Science Laboratory.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates pursue academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with government agencies, industry, and NGOs (e.g., as program scientists, data analysts, environmental managers

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) 3 Letters of recommendation b) CV c) Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) d) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum gpa.) e) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in crop or soil sciences (e.g. introductory soil or crop science courses, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, or senior thesis.) f) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. g) Application deadline is April 15 for the following fall, but students with competitive records that could be nominated for Graduate School assistantships should complete applications by January 1.

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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