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Master of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences

Louisiana State University

  • Baton Rouge, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Louisiana State University campus

About the program

A doctorate with optional concentrations in agronomy, Horticulture and soil science.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Plant
  • Environmental and Soil Sciences. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

  • Plant
  • Environmental and Soil Sciences Specialist
  • Plant
  • Environmental and Soil Sciences Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • At least 45 coursework hours (at least half at 7000 level)
  • A minimum of 15 dissertation hours and two seminar hours
  • With an advisory committee of three graduate faculty. Publication of doctoral research is strongly encouraged.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the previous degree or last 60 credit hours
  • Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement).
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (previous degree or last 60 credit hours).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, Programmes add their own requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • PTE Academic 59
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,194 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBaton Rouge main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Agriculture
DepartmentPlant, Environmental and Soil Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    169 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    322 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2028

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2028

    445 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.