Overview
Students at Texas A&M University complete discipline specific courses and high impact learning experiences designed to provide the knowledge and skills for leadership positions in industry, local-state-national governmental agencies, and non-government organizations dealing with soil science and environmental sciences.
The expected increase in global population and global climate change mandate the proper use of soil, water, and atmospheric resources. Graduates in Soil Science are prepared to meet this challenge through their understanding of the physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects of soil and water.
Careers
Graduates are employed by universities, state departments of agriculture and other related environmental agencies, Natural Resource Conservation Service, private companies, crop consulting firms, state agricultural experiment stations, cooperative extension service, USDA-ARS, and farmer cooperatives.
Graduates are often employed with organizations dealing with environmental issues such as sediment loss and surface and ground water contamination.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Analysis of Environmental Systems
- Pedology
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Mineralogy
- Environmental Soil and Water Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
- 64 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Soil Science View 23 other PhDs in Soil Science in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application & Fee
- Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
- Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Tuition Fee
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International
18084 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18084 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
18084 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18084 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
8026 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8026 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for College Station
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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