Agricultural and Life Sciences

virginia Tech

United States of America, Blacksburg

University Rank:#391

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 54,470 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

Agricultural and Life Sciences

About

This master's degree program has been designed for potential students who are place bound, but would still like to pursue a rigorous graduate-level degree. Courses and the final project are arranged to meet the goals of the student. The student selects one of eight concentration areas on which to focus: Agribusiness, Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare, Applied Nutrition and Physical Activity;
Education; Environmental Science; Food Safety and Biosecurity; Leadership Studies; and Plant Science and Pest Management. In addition to course work in the chosen Concentration Area, courses are required from a Core Curriculum and a final project and report is required.

Disciplines

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

At Virginia Tech, we approach admission from an inclusive, rather than exclusive, perspective. Using a holistic admissions process, we look at many aspects of each student, including such things as work experience, community involvement and service, leadership, personal and professional ethics, research and scholarship, and the barriers you have dealt with while pursuing your goals.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 75

How to Apply

What You'll Need

Transcripts

Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission.

Letters of Recommendation

Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references. If so, you can include the letter writers' email addresses in your online application, or have the people you ask to write those lettes send paper copies directly to your program’s department.

Graduate School Testing Requirements

The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. If so, have the testing agency send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School, code 5859.

International students may be required to submit TOEFL scores.

Application Fees

Degree-seeking students must include a $75 fee with their application, though check to see if you qualify for a waiver or reduced fee. All application fees are non-refundable.

Refund procedure

All application fees are non-refundable.

Agricultural and Life Sciences

virginia Tech

United States of America, Blacksburg

Go to Official Website