Soil Science, Ph.D.

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The Ph.D. program is geared toward teaching graduate students the tools necessary to conduct rigorous scientific research on major questions in soil science.

Additional Requirements

This program requires 72 credit hours (at least 12 from Soil Science) that include credits earned during a master’s degree that are approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and an approved research plan.

Candidates must complete the minimum requirements for the doctor of philosophy degree, plus a preliminary written examination covering knowledge related to the discipline (taken after most coursework is complete) and a final oral examination.