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MS Plant and Soil Science at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment is to expand, integrate, and extend the knowledge of agricultural systems and environmental quality in plant/soil ecosystems affecting the people of Vermont, the region, and the world. The department will provide excellence in education, research, and extension that will foster environmentally, economically, and socially sound practices. The department offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in all fields in plant science, soil science, and landscape design.

Department: Plant and Soil Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

Graduate-level coursework credits that may be eligible for transfer to meet the credit requirements9 A minimum of 15 credits taken at UVM in graded coursework in Agriculture, Landscape, and Environment and closely related fields, of which a minimum of 6 must be at the 6000-level 15-24 Remainder of credits in thesis research and seminar6-15

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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