MSc in Plant and Soil Sciences
Graduate study offered in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences from Mississippi State University leads to the Master of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences degree with concentrations in Agronomy and also to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with a concentration in Agronomy.
Duration
1 year
Starting Date
January, June, August
Tuition Fee
$ 26,580/year
Location
Starkville, United States
About the program
The Agronomy graduate program at Mississippi State University emphasizes research to increase the production efficiency of agronomic crops and improve the quality of food, feed, and fiber.
Options
Master of Science – Thesis Option
- The Master’s of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 12 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a thesis defense.
Master of Science – Non-Thesis Option
- The Master’s of Science degree in Plant and Soil Sciences with an agronomy concentration is a research degree program. The 30-hour curriculum includes an exit seminar to describe the thesis research, a graduate-level statistics course, a minimum of 15 hours of 8000-level course credits, and a research paper and comprehensive examination.
Courses Included
- The Gardening Experience
- Plant Science
- Turf Management Lab
- Precision Agriculture
- Soils Laboratory
- Interior Planting Design and Maintenance