Overview

The Soil Science program of the Utah State University is particularly strong in water-related issues, especially regional issues involving water and irrigation in the West. In particular, USU boasts unique and renown areas concentrating on digital soil mapping which aids in flood prediction, land restoration, using state-of-the-art environmental sensors to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, and tracking contaminant transport through soils caused by mountain snowmelt.

Students are able to focus their research on solving current issues and problems in areas including soil and water chemistry/biogeochemistry, soil biology and ecology, soils and nutrient bioavailability, environmental soil physics, soil and water management, soil genesis, morphology, and classification, and sustainable agroecosystems. Soil scientists fill the gap between engineers, geologists, and ecologists, and play a major role in ensuring that high-quality soil and water are available to current and future generations.

Career Options

Graduates in soil science can pursue the following careers:

Soil scientists with government agencies

Conservation

Land management

Soil testing

Soil fertility research

Fertilizer development

Monitoring and remedying environmental pollution in soil and water

Environmental consultants

Fertilizer retail

Irrigation system design

Waste management

Mine land reclamation

Programme Structure

Course requirements leading to the MS degree are developed jointly by the student and the student's advisory committee. Course selections reflect areas of specialization. There are, however, specific departmental requirements regarding physical sciences, biological sciences, and mathematics courses, which differ depending on the area of specialization.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for graduate programs are accepted year-round; chances for acceptance are best if students apply between October and January of each academic year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students without an undergraduate or graduate degree in plants, soils, biometeorology, or a closely related field may be required to complete selected undergraduate courses prior to admission

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8261 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8261 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

4846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2423 USD per semester during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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