PhD Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences takes an interdisciplinary approach across plant biology, soil science, crop science and horticulture. Students design customised research projects with faculty mentors focused on agriculture, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Department: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Customised research projects with faculty mentors, using laboratories and field research sites.

Career pathways

Agricultural researcher, soil scientist, environmental consultant or university professor, in academia, industry, government and nonprofit sectors.

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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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