Crop Physiology graduate student, Gurpreet Virk, gathers photosythesis measurements in South Georgia.
The graduate program in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences trains students at the master's and doctoral levels and prepares them for careers in extension, academia and industry. Master's students typically work in Cooperative Extension, as well as in agricultural, environmental and regulatory industries. Doctoral students commonly fill research and development positions in academia and industry.
Master's Degrees
Learn more about the master's degree programs offered in crop and soil sciences.
- Master of Science in Crop and Soil Sciences
- Dual Master of Science Degree in Partnership with the University of Padova, Italy
- Master of Science in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics)
- Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management (Non-thesis, interdepartmental)
Doctoral Degrees
Learn about the doctoral degrees offered through the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences.
- Doctorate in Crop and Soil Sciences
- Doctorate in Toxicology (Interdisciplinary)
- Doctorate in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics)
Financial Aid and Assistantships
Student Forms
- Graduate student forms all in one place
Request Information
- Have questions? Fill out this form to request more information from our graduate coordinator.
Admission Requirements for both M.S. and Ph.D. programs:
- Transcripts in English
- Letter of intent (Statement of Purpose)
- 3 Letters of Reference
- GPA > 3.0 for M.S. students
- GPA > 3.5 for Ph.D. students
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants
- Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
- Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0.
- Ph.D. applicants must have an M.S.
Application Deadlines
Domestic Applicants
- Fall Semester - July 1
- Spring Semester - November 15
- May and Extended Summer Session - April 1
- Summer Semester - May 1
International Applicants
- Fall Semester - April 15
- Spring Semester - October 15
- Summer Semester - February 15
GRADUATE COORDINATOR
Miguel L. Cabrera
Professor - Soil Science; GA Power Professor in Environmental Remediation & Soil Chemistry