Study Doctor of Philosophy, Plant and Soil Sciences, Ph.D. at West Virginia University in the USA, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The educational experience obtained through courses and research is expected to provide students with the background and expertise to enter professional careers as agronomists, entomologists, microbiologists, horticulturists, and plant pathologists or soil scientists. These disciplines are critical to maintaining agriculture and forest productivity, solving environmental problems, and promoting economic development in the state.

Which department am I in?

Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design

Study options

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

Full Time (1 Semester)

Tuition fees

US$31,914.00 per year

University Fees - 720

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

31/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Morgantown

Morgantown,

West Virginia,

26506, South, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for the Plant and Soil Sciences graduate program, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and GRE scores, along with a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (some programs may require higher), and only applications with all requirements completed will be considered for admission.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.