Master of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences
Enhance your knowledge in the full spectrum of agricultural and environmental study.
In the master of science in plant and soil sciences program at UMass Amherst you can prepare for a career or further education in the field by exploring the full spectrum of agricultural and environmental studies.
You can choose from two tracks:
- Thesis track—for students with strongly focused research interests
- Non-thesis track—for students wishing to embark on applied careers
Regardless of which track you choose, you’ll select from advanced courses that suit your interests and career goals, such as microbiology of the soil, intermediate biometry, plant-pathogen interactions, and data analysis and interpretation, among others.
Featured faculty
Masoud Hashemi
Graduate Program Director, Plant and Soil Sciences
Extension Professor
Extension Professor
Masoud Hashemi is a graduate program director and an extension professor in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
Plant and Soil Sciences
Train in biology and laboratory methods to focus your studies on plant science and applied biology.