Overview

Plant and Soil Sciences

The Plant and Soil Sciences program of University of Massachusetts Amherst includes rigorous training in biology and laboratory methods. Students focus their study in one of two general areas: plant science or general applied biology. They may also choose to focus their advanced course work in plant science and biotechnology, horticultural sciences, plant pathology, conservation biology, soil science or a related discipline.

Many successful graduates work in research or applied aspects of the biotech industries, pest management, agricultural and horticultural businesses, and environmental consulting arenas. Others go on for advanced graduate training for careers in business, the public sector, or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soils

Botany

Plant Physiology

General Plant Pathology

Biology

General Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amherst Center, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42269 USD / year

≈ 42269 USD / year
Out-of-State

42269 USD / year

≈ 42269 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18487 USD / year

≈ 18487 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional: $34,822

Living costs

Amherst Center

United States

1228 - 2543 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Plant and Soil Sciences

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Amherst Center

Funding

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