Master of Agronomy and Crop Science

Crop and soil scientists are responsible for the world's food, feed, and fiber supply, while conserving our soil and water resources. Our goals are to provide the best educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, conduct innovative basic and applied research programs in the crop, soil, turf, and environmental sciences, and to provide superior service to our clientele. The mission of the Crop and Soil Sciences Department is embodied in the mission of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, which is to: seek, verify, and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment and disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs. More specifically, the purpose of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is to: Provide baccalaureate and graduate education in crop, soil, and environmental sciences that promotes excellence in student achievement and prepares students to effectively contribute and excel in a changing world Inquire into the nature of plant growth, crop production, soil characteristics and the environment, through the discovery, interpretation, and creative application of knowledge Serve the public through timely education of producers, consumers, and agribusiness using relevant, accurate, and unbiased research-based information

To be admitted to the MPPPM program:

applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution,
a minimum combined GRE score of 289 in the new grading scale,
a 3.0 grade point average (out of 4.0), and
three letters of reference.

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0