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Overview
About this Degree
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 undergraduate and 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.
We offer a master degree in Plant Protection and Pest Management at the University of Georgia. The mission of the Crop and Soil Sciences Department is embodied in the mission of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, which is to: seek, verify, and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment and disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs.
More specifically, the purpose of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is to: Provide baccalaureate and graduate education in crop, soil, and environmental sciences that promotes excellence in student achievement and prepares students to effectively contribute and excel in a changing world Inquire into the nature of plant growth, crop production, soil characteristics and the environment, through the discovery, interpretation, and creative application of knowledge Serve the public through timely education of producers, consumers, and agribusiness using relevant, accurate, and unbiased research-based information
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Weed Science
- General Entomology
- Integrated Pest Management
- Pesticides and Transgenic Crops
- Diagnosis and Management of Plant Diseases
- Internship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Agriculture Animal Sciences Botany View 173 other Masters in Animal Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
To be admitted to the MPPPM program:
- applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution;
- a minimum combined GRE score of 289 in the new grading scale;
- a 3.0 grade point average (out of 4.0); and
- three letters of reference.
Tuition Fee
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International
24676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24676 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24676 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
8698 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8698 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Athens
720 - 1170 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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