Bachelor of Soil Science at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Soil Science is a Bachelor degree offered by West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Morgantown campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Soil Science

This minor is designed to introduce students to the relationships of soils to environmental protection and agricultural production. It serves as a means to broaden and strengthen the backgrounds of students majoring in non-soils curricula within the Davis College as well as students majoring in biological, earth science, and environmental curricula in other WVU colleges.

A grade of C or higher must be earned in all minor courses
Minor Requirements
ESWS 202 & 202L	Principles of Soil Science and Principles of Soil Science Laboratory	4
ESWS 425 & 425L	Environmental Soil Management and Environmental Soil Management Laboratory	3
Select at least three of the following: ^*	8
ESWS 125L	Soil Judging Laboratory
ESWS 410	Soil Fertility
ESWS 415 & 415L	Soil Survey and Land Use and Soil Survey and Land Use Laboratory
ESWS 417 & 417L	Soil Genesis and Classification and Soil Genesis and Classification Laboratory
AEM 420	Soil Microbiology
ENVP 420	Soil Microbiology
ESWS 430 & 430L	Soil Physics and Soil Physics Laboratory
ESWS 455	Reclamation of Disturbed Soils
Total Hours	15

*: Courses with the same title are equivalent to each other.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Soil Science at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Soil Science at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Soil Science at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Soil Science at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown