About the course

The interdepartmental graduate program in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with specialization in Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. Our faculty belong to the Departments of Forestry, Horticulture, and Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment. IPSS builds strength in the current graduate M.S. and Ph.D. research areas of Crop Science, Horticulture, Forest Science, Plant Biology, and Soil Science. The integrated program provides a unique opportunity to cultivate and exploit the benefits of an interdisciplinary approach to graduate education and research. The IPSS program provides a dynamic environment that can evolve interdisciplinary credentials, programs, and projects tailored to suit the needs of current and future graduate students in the plant and soil science disciplines, and develop options responsive to developing scientific trends in agricultural science.

　　The interdepartmental graduate program in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science (MS) degree with specialization in Crop Science (including weed science and forages), Environmental Science and Ecosystem Ecology (including ecotoxicology, biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, and ecosystem modeling), Horticultural Science, Plant Biology (including biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and seed biology), and Soil Science (biogeochemistry, chemistry, fertility, microbiology, pedology, physics, and rhizosphere science). 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lexington
Fall (August), 2024	Lexington
Spring (January), 2025	Lexington
Fall (August), 2025	Lexington
Spring (January), 2026	Lexington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kentucky

CV- The CV should contain: name, address, including email address, schools attended and majors with graduation dates, work experience, research experience, teaching experience, publications and presentations, relevant special training. Limit to 2-pages and omit heading for which there are no entries.

　　Personal Statement

　　The personal statement should briefly explain your background, why you want to pursue a doctoral degree, what your research interests are, and what you propose to do in your career in the short (