About the course

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science degree designed to build on a foundation of basic biological and physical science principles. This foundation provides students a broad base of knowledge as well as hands-on experience in many aspects of the plant and soil sciences industry. Students learn the latest methods to produce agronomic, forage, horticultural, and turfgrass crops while conserving natural soil and water resources. In addition, students learn current management techniques to control or prevent plant diseases, insects, and weed species as well as efficient soil nutrient and water management.

　　A bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science prepares students to manage properly a wide variety of plant and soil issues, such as fertilization and pesticide application, mitigation of urban heat load through appropriate use of landscape plants, improved crop production through plant breeding and biotechnology, and appropriate management practices for vineyards and wineries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2024	Lubbock
Fall (August), 2024	Lubbock
Spring (January), 2025	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2025	Lubbock
Fall (August), 2025	Lubbock
Spring (January), 2026	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2026	Lubbock

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas Tech University

Submit original or attested copies of High school/Secondary school transcripts

　　SAT/ACT scores

　　Essay(s)

　　Letter(s) of recommendation

　　Resume

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - The minimum TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).

　　IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Texas Tech University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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