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Tuition USD 8,536 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,950 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Corvallis, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Soil Science at Oregon State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Soil Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 8,536 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,950 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Corvallis, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Soil Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Ecosystem Services
  2. Forest Soils
  3. Management Of Soil Nutrients
  4. Mineral-organic Matter Interactions
  5. Soil Archaeology
  6. Soil Biogeochemistry
  7. Soil Microbial Ecology
  8. Sustainable Cropping Systems
  9. Soil Geomorphology
  10. Soil Genesis
  11. Soil Hydrology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree (such as BPharm, BVsc, MBBS, MD, DVM, DPharm, etc.), or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.

Documents Required:
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Test Scores
  • Letters of Reference
  • Resident Alien/Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • Financial Documentation (INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,536 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,950 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 8,536 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 4,950 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Oregon State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Oregon State University

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Oregon State University

Corvallis, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-10
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months