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Overview
Key facts
The Soils and Biogeochemistry studies offered by the University of California, Davis, assess the impacts and implications of natural processes and anthropogenic effects, such as climate change, on soil and ecosystem behavior and development. Topics include pesticide and trace element adsorption on surfaces, mineral weathering, fate and transport of native and applied chemicals, soil microbial ecology, fate and emission of greenhouse gases, soil carbon sequestration, nutrient uptake and management, nutrient cycling through managed and wildland ecosystems, organic agriculture, bioavailability of toxic substances, soil erosion, conservation, ecosystem productivity and sustainability, and the study of soil evolution on the landscape. These studies are carried out within a framework of integrating applied chemical, physical, mathematical, and biological sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Principles of Soil Science
- Soil and Water Chemistry
- Field Studies of Soil Resources
- Soil Physics
- Nutrient Cycling and Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Biotechnology Geology View 222 other Masters in Biotechnology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- By the time they enroll, successful applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent that is comparable to a degree from the University of California both in distribution of academic subject matter and in scholarship achievement.
- UC Davis graduate programs are no longer accepting paper transcripts as a part of the application process. Instead, all applicants must upload PDF versions of their transcripts or academic records directly to our system.
Tuition Fee
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International
26544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26544 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
26544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26544 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
11442 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11442 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Davis
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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