About the course

Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences leads to the Master of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences degree with concentrations in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science and also to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science. The Horticulture concentration within the Plant and Soil Sciences degrees also offers a minor in Floral Management. The department has an extensive research program which provides a diversity of problems for thesis and dissertation research under the supervision of experienced and highly trained scientists. The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences offers graduate programs in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Molecular Biology, Crop Modeling, Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Physiology, Weed Science, Turfgrass Science, Remote Sensing, and Horticulture. A Precision Agriculture Certificate is also offered. 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: US$37,185

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

TOEFL score of 550 PBT (79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.5

　　A graduate from another institution seeking admission to graduate school at Mississippi State University must provide official transcripts from the college which the applicant is attending or has attended and from which he/she will receive or has received a bachelor’s degree.

　　Applicants to Mississippi State University must compose and submit a statement of purpose.

　　Three letters of recommendation are required to process applications and must be submitted electronically.

　　Prospective students should upload a resume/curriculum vitae during the online application process.

　　GPA - 2.75

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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