Overview

Graduate Group in Soils and Biogeochemistry / Graduate Group in Soils and Biogeochemistry is located in Davis, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6
Doctoral Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18

Applied

10

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.3
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.3

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

33

Total Graduate Students

24%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	18.18%

Gender

Male (48%)

Female (51%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Rhizosphere ecology, soil transport processes, biogeochemical cycling, sustainable agriculture
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA  95616
United States

Contact Louise Jackson
Phone: 530-752-1011

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