Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science (PhD)
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization:
Soil Science Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of Land and Food SystemsSubject:
Agriculture and Forestry
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Registration options:
Full-time Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 1st | January 1st |
| January | June 1st | June 1st |
| May | September 1st | September 1st |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Lia Maria Dragan, lfs.gradapp@ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
MacMillan Building
Room 344 - 2357 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Opportunities
Research focus:
Areas of study include biometeorology, forest nutrition and nutrient cycling, land use and land evaluation, mycorrhizal ecology, soil biology, soil chemistry and mineralogy, soil fertility, soil physics and hydrology, soil-plant interactions, soil and water conservation.
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Mathew Brown: "Dr. Brown studied the influence of the mountain pine beetle on the carbon, water, and energy balances of lodgepole pine stands. He showed these stands are recovering relatively quickly due to increased photosynthetic capacity of surviving trees and understory vegetation." (May 2011)
- Dr. Richa Anand: "Dr. Anand showed that beneficial soil bacteria can enter, multiply and function inside the tissues of coniferous trees, promote their growth and provide fixed Nitrogen to these trees. She suggests the use of these bacteria as an environment friendly, sustainable growth promoting treatment for the propagation of coniferous trees." (May 2011)
- Dr. Prabha Padmavathiamma: "Dr. Padmavathiamma developed a cost effective and environmentally friendly technology to limit the dispersal of metal contaminants from highway traffic in the soil to the surrounding natural environment. The best management practices (BMP) developed from the study have direct applicability to the environment of BC as a risk management activity, reducing long-term associated risks." (May 2010)
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
