Overview
These studies assess the impacts and implications of natural processes and anthropogenic effects, such as climate change, on soil and ecosystem behavior and development.
Features
- The Soils and Biogeochemistry Graduate Group at University of California, Davis offers programs of study and research leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
- The focus of Soils and Biogeochemistry is on the physical, chemical and biological processes occurring in soils of different landforms and ecosystems.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Soils and Biogeochemistry
- Biology
- Plant Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
The priority deadline to submit your application for admission is January 15.
Language
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Disciplines
Soil Science View 18 other PhDs in Soil Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Academic background and at least a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
- Your preparation and performance in courses that constitute basic preparation for advanced study in soil science. These include chemistry, physics, biology, calculus, and soil science or agronomy courses.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- TOEFL scores for applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 for the paper test or a score of 80 for the Internet-based test is the minimum accepted by the group. For IELTS, the minimum band score required for admission is 7 on a 9-point scale.
Tuition Fee
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International
12264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
12264 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 48 months.
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