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    Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

    GRADUATE STUDIES

    Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences graduate programs are designed for students seeking careers in soil, water, and environmental sciences related to agriculture and natural resource management. Students enrolled in the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences may develop their graduate programs in one of several tracks and concentrations, with their research project in one or more of the department's program areas. Each program is tailored to meet the interests of the student and the needs of the student's research program.

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    • Application Deadlines

      Critical Dates for Completing Application Packets
      for Admission into Graduate Programs

      Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

      The semester you want to start Date application materials must be on file for domestic studentsa Date application materials must be on file for international studentsab
      Fall July 1st April 15th
      Spring October 1st September 1st
      Summer April 1st January 2nd

      Notes:  

      a To be admitted into our PhD and MS - thesis graduate program, a SWES faculty member must agree to serve as your advisor and support your research (with funding). We recommend securing a faculty advisor before you apply. Distance Education (online MS) students may apply without having a SWES faculty member secured as their advisor.   

      b The earlier application dates for international students are due to additional processing and review of documents, which must be done prior to the Department requesting I-20 Certificate of Eligibility form for having a Visa issued before the beginning of the semester.   

    Contacts

    • P. Chris Wilson, Graduate Coordinator for Soil and Water Sciences, GraduateCoordinator@ifas.ufl.edu
    • Michael J. Sisk, Academic Support – Graduate Programs, 352-294-3152, mjsisk@ufl.edu

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    Meet some current and former graduate students:

    Samuel Kwakye SWS graduate student

    Samuel Kwakye

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    Andressa standing by cornfield

    Andressa Morato Freitas

     

    Franky inspecting black bean plants

    Franky Celestin

    Audrey holding core sample

    Audrey Goeckner

    Julio standing with auger

    Julio Pachon

     

    Emily with water quality monitor

    Emily Taylor

     

    Shanna out in the field

    Shanna Stingu

     

    Leandro Otavio Vieira Filho at RC REC

    Leandro Otavio Vieira Filho

     

    Dipti Rai

    Dipti Rai

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    Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
    2181 McCarty Hall A, PO Box 110290, Gainesville, FL 32611-0290
    (352) 294-3151

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