Program Overview
Overview
Soil is a vital natural resource essential to human survival. In this program, you will develop valuable expertise about the soil ecosystem and build the research skills to address soil issues related to sustainable agriculture and the environment.
Research Areas
Much of your learning will occur during your independent research in the form of a thesis or dissertation. You might conduct lab-based research on topics like heavy-metal contamination, selenium toxicity or biopesticides for soil-borne pests. Or you could go out into the field to track water flow through soil, examine the origins of Idaho’s soil, or explore environmentally friendly ways to boost crop production.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Hold a science-related undergraduate degree
- Can think critically about complex problems
- Are interested in sustainable agriculture and the environment
- Want to conduct independent research in the field
- Have strong computer and communication skills
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Agricultural waste management specialist
- Independent environmental consultant
- Soil fertility management specialist
- Research technician
- Research program leader
- Professor
- Research scientist
- University extension educator
- Consultant
Location
Moscow
Availability
Available On-Campus
Related Programs
- Nutritional Sciences, M.S.
- Entomology, M.S.
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
