Overview

Current research focus in Crop Science include plant breeding, genomics, molecular genetics, grass management, and weed science. We work with wheat, forages, barley, alternative grains (quinoa, spelt, oats), grain legumes, brassicas and turf.

Features

The Soil Science program at Washington State University features research in biogeochemistry, microbiology, nutrient management, the rhizosphere and vadose zone hydrology.

Crop and Soil Science faculty also lead collaborative research on organic, sustainable and precision agriculture and cropping systems. Program options in human dimensional areas include agricultural education and rural sociology.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Currently home to 33 faculty members, and over 50 graduate students, the department can ensure great one on one faculty-student contact.

Our graduate student population is ~60% Crop Science and 30% Soil Science students, 40% of whom are international students.

We have many research projects in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), in addition to research being conducted in association with other universities.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 32 other PhDs 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.

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General requirements

Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Crop Science at Washington State University should have a solid B.S. level background in mathematics, chemistry, and the biological sciences.

Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Out-of-State

15109 USD / year

≈ 15109 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7041 USD / year

≈ 7041 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pullman

Funding

Scholarships Information

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