Agronomy
Agronomy
About
- Understand the scientific principles underlying crop management and physiology, plant improvement, soil management and fertility, integrated pest management, and the interaction of these principles.
- Critically evaluate research in terms of design, content, potential application, and limitations with respect to agronomic systems.
- Apply agronomic knowledge to real-world problems via application of scientific principles.
- Understand group dynamics and facilitate the accomplishment of individual and collective goals.
- Communicate effectively with scientists, professionals, farmers, other professionals, and the general public for the purposes of learning and informing.
- Communicate electronically and utilize various internet information services.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Baseline Academic Requirements
Admission to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering departmental graduate degree programs is contingent upon the following requirements, which will differ between degree programs:
All Degree Programs
- Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Official documentation that meets the requirements of the Graduate College must be provided in the application. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted in some cases, with permission of the Graduate College.
- International (non-English speaking) students need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum scores for admission are: TOEFL Paper (PBT) – 550; TOEFL Internet (iBT) – 79; IELTS – 6.5
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering, OR Bachelors of Science degree, non-engineering with:
- Math through differential equations
- College-level physics, chemistry, and biology
- Documented competence in engineering sciences, for example: statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics
For applicants with a non-engineering BS degree, the ABE Graduate Programs Committee, in concert with the ABE Engineering Curriculum Committee, will review an applicant’s academic record and transcripts with respect to above requirements.
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering M.E. Degree
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in engineering
Industrial and Agricultural Technology M.S. and Ph.D. Degrees
- The requirements listed for all degree programs above, plus:
- Bachelors of Science degree in science, technology, or engineering
The Graduate Programs Committee, which is responsible for making decisions to admit students, will examine the complete application package, including GRE scores and GPA, when evaluating applications.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Fee Information
How to Apply
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Submit your application.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application, the Common Application, or the Coalition Application. We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning in September based on college-specific admission requirements.
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Pay the application fee.
The $40 application fee is non-refundable.
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Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
Agronomy
Iowa State University
United States of America, Ames