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Doctor of Philosophy in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences with Concentration in Plant Sciences - Plant Breeding

The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

USA,Tennessee

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 32,208/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 60

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1794

Total Students: 36,304 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Knoxville, TN 37996, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Doctor of Philosophy in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences with Concentration in Plant Sciences - Plant Breeding

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in plant, soil and environmental sciences and concentrations in crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. Two departments participate – Plant Sciences and the soils faculty in Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science. Another concentration within the plant, soil and environmental sciences major is environmental and soil sciences.

Students must select a formal concentration as a focus of study. We recognize that modern research approaches in plant sciences often overlap. Students may specialize in one or more approaches, including plant biotechnology, molecular biology, breeding, genetics, physiology, ecology, culture and management. Research approaches may be applied to model plant systems, public horticulture, turfgrass, weeds, or woody ornamental plants, as well as fruit, vegetable, cereal, grain, or fiber crops.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

Application Processing Days

0 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 60

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,208 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Master's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

85% of UTK undergraduates receive financial aid and scholarships.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.