Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences
Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences

FAQs for Students Considering a Degree in IPSS

FAQs for Students Considering a Degree in IPSS

FAQs for Students Considering a Degree in IPSS


See our Application and Admission page for details.

This is highly dependent on the student and the type of research conducted. On average, IPSS students take 2.6 years for an M.S. degree and 4.8 years for a Ph.D.

Yes, visit the Employee Education Program for more information. You will work closely with your supervisor and DGS to develop this.

It is not only OK, it is strongly encouraged!

IPSS application deadlines are the same as the Graduate School deadlines.

Undergraduates wishing to continue their graduate education at UK can enter the Accelerated Masters Pathways. This allows you to count some classes in your senior year toward a graduate degree. It requires a lot of planning, so start this process during your junior year, or earlier. All admissions requirements still apply, including identifying an advisor who will financially support you.

Contact Information

Dr. Ole Wendroth
Director of Graduate Studies

1100 South Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40546-0091

(859) 257-4768

owendroth@uky.edu