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Master of Science in Plant and Soil Science (Water-Smart Arid Agriculture)

Texas Tech University System · Lubbock, Texas, United States

Target Discipline: environmentApplication Deadline: February 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Applied research degree in Ogallala Aquifer water conservation, precision irrigation technology, drought-tolerant cotton genomics, and soil microbial carbon sequestration.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Texas High Plains Cotton Fellowship: $24,000/year research stipend plus tuition waiver
Tuition Rate: $0
Application Fee: $75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: 3.0+ undergraduate GPA in agronomy, plant biology, or horticulture
English Language: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79
Standardized Exam: Not required
Application Materials: Transcripts, resume, 1,000-word statement of research intent
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation from scientists

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Texas Tech University System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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