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Master of Plant and Soil Science
- Burlington, United States
- 2.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
The programme covers soil science, Horticulture and agronomy, With courses such as soil fertility, Floriculture and crop physiology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Plant and Soil Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Agronomist
- College professor
- Conservation planner
- Cotton specialist
- Crop consultant
- Crop production specialist
- Custom applicator
- Environmental technician
- Golf course superintendent
- Greenhouse or nursery management
- Plant propagator
- Precision agriculture specialist
Curriculum
- 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Plant and Soil Science major. Courses include Orientation in Agriculture
- Principles of Agribusiness
- Introduction to Animal Science
- Elements of Plant Science
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Crop Ecophysiology
- Plant Protection
- Plant Propagation
- General Biology II
- Genetics
- Introductory General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign degree
- Three-year degrees case by case)
- Programme-specific prerequisite courses
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90
- IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110) unless waived
- Recommendations and statement as the programme requires.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (US or equivalent foreign), Programme-specific prerequisites
Language tests
- Duolingo 110
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale)
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,464 - $49,128, $43,296 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Burlington campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
| Department | Agriculture, Landscape and Environment |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.5 years.
Tuition is $37,464 - $49,128, $43,296 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,967 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 110, TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale), IELTS 6.5, IELTS 6.5.