Fort Collins , Colorado , United States
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Overview
Graduate research opportunities exist in the area of agroecosystems management, with an emphasis on a systems approach to research that incorporates the interactions of the ecosystem with soil and crop management. The Master of Science in Soil and Crop Sciences is offered by Colorado State University.
Research extends across all the major ecosystems of Colorado including prairie and mountain environments, dryland and irrigated agroecosystems in the semi-arid plains, and rangelands.
Major research emphases are precision crop and nutrient management and management systems that improve efficiency of crop water use. Additional research emphases include soil carbon and nutrient dynamics in cropping systems, beneficial use of manures, biosolids, and other wastes, crop variety development, forage management, and development of biofuel and other alternative crops.
Student Employment
Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- General Crops
- Environmental Issues in Agriculture
- Applied Information Technology in Agriculture
- Water in the West
- Seed Anatomy and Identification
- Seed Development and Metabolism
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Soil Science Plant & Crop Sciences View 37 other Masters in Soil Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 58
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcripts/Credential & Certified Translations
- Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
1432 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1432 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
1432 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1432 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
584 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 584 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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