Overview
Current research foci 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.
- Research infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratories and greenhouse facilities, and research farms located in Pullman, as well as throughout the state at four Research and Extension Centers.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Soil Science View 18 other PhDs in Soil Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Soil Science at Washington State University are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, geology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences.
- Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor.
- Students who are applying for a PhD in soils must either have an MS thesis degree or have a BS in soil science or closely related field and have adequate undergraduate research experience.
- The final decision to admit a student with only a BS degree into the PhD program rests with the soil science faculty.
Tuition Fee
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International
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
14210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14210 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6627 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6627 USD per year during 48 months.
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