MS Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The MS in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences is an interdisciplinary programme addressing agriculture and environmental challenges, drawing on more than 80 faculty across departments. Specialisations are Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology and Soil Science.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Department: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (faculty from Forestry, Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Sciences) | Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Choice of specialisation in Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology or Soil Science.

Career pathways

Agronomist, soil scientist or environmental consultant, focusing on soil health, crop management or land restoration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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