Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science PHD Program By University of Wyoming |Top Universities

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil Science

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Soil Science is the field that examines the formation, distribution, functioning, and management of soils. Wyoming is an important natural resources state with many energy extraction, mining, and wild land management issues. As a result, there are many interesting soil-related research questions in the state with significant socio-economic impacts. Most of our students pursue careers with federal land management or conservation agencies (i.e., Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Society), state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality), mining and oil companies, environmental consulting companies, or scientific research organizations. The Ph.D. program allows graduate students to use the research-oriented tools learned during a master's program to conduct research on a major question surrounding rangeland ecology and watershed management. This program requires 72 credit hours (at least 12 from Soil Science) that includes credits earned during a Masters degree that are approved by the student's graduate advisory committee and an approved research plan.

Program overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

Soil Science is the field that examines the formation, distribution, functioning, and management of soils. Wyoming is an important natural resources state with many energy extraction, mining, and wild land management issues. As a result, there are many interesting soil-related research questions in the state with significant socio-economic impacts. Most of our students pursue careers with federal land management or conservation agencies (i.e., Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Society), state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e., Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality), mining and oil companies, environmental consulting companies, or scientific research organizations. The Ph.D. program allows graduate students to use the research-oriented tools learned during a master's program to conduct research on a major question surrounding rangeland ecology and watershed management. This program requires 72 credit hours (at least 12 from Soil Science) that includes credits earned during a Masters degree that are approved by the student's graduate advisory committee and an approved research plan.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
Jan-2000

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UW offers 80 undergraduate and more than 90 graduate academic programs through seven colleges and multiple interdisciplinary institutes and schools. With a small student/faculty ratio of 14:1, UW is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence. UW’s academic programs of distinction are focused in six broad areas: science and technology, the arts and humanities, environment and natural resources, life sciences, and professions critical to the state and region.

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