Overview

Through research and coursework, students will explore opportunities the department offers to pursue their own interests and make professional connections while building a solid foundation for a successful future.

Features

The Doctor of Philosophy program at Oklahoma State University in Soil Science requires 60 credit hours including a minimum of 15 credit hours of PLNT or SOIL 6000 (Doctoral Thesis).

Through coursework and research, students pursuing a PhD in soil science will gain technical knowledge and experience in the field and enhance their professional skills.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Soil Chemistry

Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

Soil Microbiology

Soil Physics

Water and Waste Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students must meet the general requirements for admission to the OSU Graduate College. The departmental graduate coordinator and faculty in an applicant's area of interest will review applications and make recommendations to the department head relative to the qualifications of individual applicants.

Qualified applicants must be accepted by a departmental advisor prior to being considered for official admission to the university. The department head recommends acceptance or rejection of individual applicants to the Dean of the Graduate College.

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

20786 USD / year

≈ 20786 USD / year
Out-of-State

17890 USD / year

≈ 17890 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7550 USD / year

≈ 7550 USD / year

Living costs

Stillwater

United States

900 - 1400 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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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

Living costs

Stillwater

Funding

Scholarships Information

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