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

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

Apply Date

USA, Tennessee

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1794

Total Students: 36,304 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Knoxville, TN 37996, United States

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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 Environmental and Soil Sciences

Program Overview

A doctorate with a major in plant, soil, and environmental sciences and a concentration in environmental and soil sciences is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. Two departments participate – Plant Sciences and the soils faculty in Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science. Other concentrations within the plant, soil, and environmental sciences doctoral program include crop sciences, horticulture, plant breeding, plant molecular genetics, and weed science. Focus areas in the environmental and soil sciences concentration include soil and water chemistry; nutrient management; pedology, genesis and classification; environmental climatology; soil biology and biochemistry; and soil physical processes. See the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences Graduate Studies webpage for additional information or contact a faculty member in the area of interest.

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.