Overview

Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences at University of Florida students can also develop specializations in several interdisciplinary areas including biogeochemistry, ecology, geographic information systems, hydrologic science, tropical agriculture, turfgrass management, and wetland science. The Department emphasizes (but is not limited to) the following research areas:

Nutrient, Pesticide, and Waste Management
Soil, Water, and Aquifer Remediation
Carbon Dynamics and Ecosystem Services
Landscape Analysis and Modeling
Wetlands and Aquatic Ecosystems

What you can learn

Interests of the student and faculty, the facilities, and funding available will determine the student’s research area. A specific program of study is prepared by an appointed supervisory committee for each student. Students will present a thesis or dissertation in their major field (M.S. thesis option and Ph.D.). In addition, Ph.D. candidates must pass a qualifying examination covering several areas of soil and water science and related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating in Academia
Nanotechnology in Food, Agriculture, and Environment
Global Agroecosystems
Paradigms Integrative Ecology
Contaminant Subsurface Hydrology
Soils for Environmental Professionals Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed application and non-refundable $30 application fee
Official transcripts from each institution attended, sent directly from an applicant’s prior institution to the Office of Admissions
A complete and up-to-date résumé or curriculum vitae detailing all post-secondary education, employment, international affiliations, and research funding, submitted as attachments through the UF Graduate Application via ApplyWeb
Proof of required immunizations
Any additional materials required by the academic unit
Satisfactory conduct record

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34780 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12780 USD / year

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Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

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What you can learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Financing

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