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PhD Agronomy and Horticulture at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture offers graduate degree programs leading to a Ph.D. in plant and soil sciences. Agronomy is the application of plant and soil science to crop production.

Department: Agronomy And Horticulture  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: Master of Science degree in Agriculture or a related field: If you do not already hold such a degree, be sure your application materials demonstrate your excellence in academics, written and oral communication skills, and scholarly creativity and independent thought. For example: On the application's Additional Information page, list your publications, abstracts, invited presentations, teaching experience or other communication-related activities. On the application's Program Requirements page, attach a GRE score report on the Program Requirements page, and/or attach an Other Upload not covered in other areas of this application. Minimum English proficiency: Internet TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5. Curriculum vitae Personal Statement: In 1-2 pages, address the following: Your professional goals and career aspirations and specifically what you plan to do with your degree. Background experiences, events, and/or education that have influenced your professional goals. How enrolling in this program in this department at Nebraska will assist you in meeting your professional goals.

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.

Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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