About the course

The Department of Soil Science in the School of Natural Resource Sciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees that provide training in agricultural and/or environmental career tracks. The instructional research programs emphasize an understanding of soil-plant-atmosphere interactions and their application to soil and water resource management. Students may pursue degrees with emphasis in soil chemistry, soil fertility, soil ecology, soil physics, soil reclamation, soil genesis and morphology, soil management and conservation, environmental modeling, water quality, and soil salinity and sodicity. M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Natural Resources Management and Environmental and Conservation Science with emphasis in soil science are also available.

　　The M.S. program normally requires 24 months of full-time study and research while the Ph.D. program normally requires a minimum of 36 months. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better must be maintained. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

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Entry requirements for North Dakota State University

The Soil Science graduate program is open to all qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing. At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program.

　　TOEFL ibT 71 Pbt: 525 IELTS 6

　　

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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