Overview

Plant and Soil Science from University of Maryland Eastern Shore curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad background in the basic sciences and general education. The flexibility of the program allows students to focus in basic or applied plant sciences. Courses in this program are designed to incorporate laboratory, hands-on experiences, internships, and coop-education.

Careers

A degree in General Agriculture prepares students to teach, to conduct research, to pursue graduate and professional degrees, to work in government and business, and numerous other related careers or jobs such as: Agricultural Education, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Management and Production, Livestock Production Management, Animal Health Product Sales, Feed Sales/Management, Livestock Equipment Sales/Mgt, Livestock Procurement, A.I. Breeding Technician, Livestock Feedlot Operations, Market Forecasting, Food Safety, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Greenhouse & Nursery Management, Landscape Design, Water Quality, Nutrient Management, Food and Fiber Processing, Natural Resource Sciences, Extension Education, Housing & Environmental Quality, Livestock Insurance, Quality Assurance, Farm Management, Stable Management, Market Reporting, Meat Grading, geospatial information technologies, soil chemists, soil biologists, plant biochemists, plant pathologists, entomologists, horticulturists, agronomists, soil hydrologists, and soil microbiologists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Microbiology

Horticultural Sciences

Soil Science

Principle of Biology

Plant Nutrition & Soil Fertility

Computer Concepts/Applications

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed admissions application with a non-refundable $35.00 application fee in U.S. dollars.

An official evaluation of all academic records (credential evaluation) from SPANTRAN. Please request a course-by-course evaluation including a grade point average (GPA).

Official scores to confirm English proficiency

An official copy of the test results from taking either the SAT I or ACT.

A certificate of finance along with a bank statement bank or scholarship letter, no more than six months old

Letters of recommendation (Optional)

A personal statement (Optional)

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

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Out-of-State

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5750 USD / year

≈ 5750 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 8,400 USD per year

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 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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