Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.)
- Apply before Feb 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline.)
- Apply before May 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline.)
- Apply before May 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline.)
- Apply before Jul 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline.)
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Baton Rouge, United States
Disciplines
- Soil Science
- Environmental Economics & Policy
- Environmental Management
Overview
At Plant, Environmental Management and Soil Sciences from Louisiana State University students with an agronomic focus concentrate their graduate studies in weed science, crop breeding and genetics/biotechnology, or applied plant physiology.
- Students studying horticulture may specialize in any branch of horticulture, including breeding and genetics, propagation, vegetable production, physiology, mineral nutrition, weed control, plant growth and development, postharvest physiology, and food processing.
- Students pursuing soil science study a wide variety of subdisciplines including soil classification, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil fertility, soil microbiology, environmental soil science, and land use/management.
Students at Plant, Environmental Management and Soil Sciences from Louisiana State University will gain knowledge in:
- Agronomy
- Horticulture
- Soil Science
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
- Quantitative Genetics in Plant Improvement
- Topics in Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences for Teachers
- Plant Molecular Biology
- Plant Growth and Development
- Soilborne Plant Pathogens
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Standardized Test Scores
- English Language Proficiency
- Letters of Recommendation
- GPA 3.0
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 41,805 AUD / year (approx. 29,770 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 41,805 AUD / year (approx. 29,770 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,050 AUD / year (approx. 12,854 USD / year)
Living costs
Baton Rouge, United States: 1,264-1,966 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.