Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University / Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences is located in Huntsville, AL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Plant and soil science
Master of Science (MS)	Plant and soil science
Master of Science (MS)	Biology

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	BS in agriculture
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Master's degree

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Plant breeding, cytogenetics, crop production, soil chemistry and fertility, remote sensing
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 4900 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811
United States

Contact Dr. Anthony S. Overton
Chair
Email: anthony.overton@aamu.edu
Phone: 256-372-4219

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