Program Overview

Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences

The Ph.D. degree requires 72 credits beyond the undergraduate degree. Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Requirements for All Graduate Degrees

• The Ph.D. degree requires 72 credits beyond the undergraduate degree.
• Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The following steps outline the procedures for the Master's and Doctoral degrees:

1. Application for admission (online) - Six months before first registration
2. Diagnostic examination when required - Before first registration
3. Appointment of advisor - Before first registration
4. Selection of graduate committee - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) - Two terms prior to final examination
7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) - Within two working days after results are known
8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) - When change is made
9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee - At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee
11. Final examination - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) - Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
15. Graduation - Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website

Additional Information

For more information, students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. The Ph.D. in Bioagricultural Sciences is offered through the Agricultural Sciences department, with various research areas and specializations available. The program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in bioagricultural sciences, preparing them for careers in research, academia, and industry. NA