Overview

Agronomy is the application of plant and soil science to crop production. Agronomy emphasizes staple food crops, such as corn, rice, beans, and wheat, which are produced on a large scale and represent the foundation of our human food supply.

Key Features

The Department's pride is its excellent teaching, research, and extension programs carried out by more than 70 faculty members in six core areas: landscape ecology and design; ornamental horticulture; plant breeding and genetics; soil and water sciences; turf/range/forage science; and weed science.

The Department from University of Nebraska-Lincoln also conducts research nationally and internationally in plant physiology, viticulture, molecular biology, plant biotechnology, plant breeding, nutrient cycling and management, rangeland ecology and management, renewable bioenergy, soil, and water management, and on the environmental impact and sustainability of agriculture.

The Department has well-equipped laboratories, modern greenhouses, growth chambers, and field facilities, including four district research centers spanning several ecoregions, available to graduate students.

For instance, the Plant Sciences Program combines integrative curriculum with collaborative research in highly specialized facilities. And our outstanding field research facilities located in several agro-climatic zones across the state provide a unique ability to conduct research at a production-scale.

This increases the relevance of the findings to real-world agro-ecosystems and gives students an opportunity to work in a more realistic production environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Plant Pathogens

Ecology and Management of Plant Pathogens

Scientific Writing and Communication

Soil Science Research Methods

Plant Ecophysiology: Theory and Practice

Plant-Water Relations

Microclimate: The Biological Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

Agribusiness Horticulture and Crop Science View 97 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.

Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

Minimum English proficiency:

- Plant Pathology specialization: Internet TOEFL80, IELTS 6.5

- Otherwise: Internet TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5

Resume/CV

Personal Statement: In 1-2 pages, your statement should address the following:

Your professional goals and career aspirations and specifically what you plan to do with your degree.

Background experiences, events, and/or education that have influenced your professional goals.

How enrolling in this program in this department at Nebraska will assist you in meeting your professional goals.

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Tuition Fees

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22198 USD / year

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22198 USD / year

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In-State

8950 USD / year

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Living costs

Lincoln

United States

926 - 1371 USD / month

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