The requirements associated with the Master of Science degree vary with each program of study. The Master of Science Plan A (thesis) degree and Plan B (non-thesis) are available in all programs; the agronomy and soil science program is the only program with a Plan C (examinations) option.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree culminates in a set of comprehensive and final examinations and a dissertation of original work. Special requirements exist in some fields of study. Contact the Graduate Division or the departments for additional information.