UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Soils and Biogeochemistry
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Students gain advanced knowledge of the physical, chemical and biological processes that govern the quality, behavior and distribution of soils in relation to landform evolution, geochemical environments, and organism habitats. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in soils and soil-plant relations, as well as the mineral nutrition of plants in the context of irrigated agriculture.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GSBG
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
Priority: Jan 15, 2026\ General: May 1, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Shila Ruiz \ (530) 752-1669 | shruiz@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Anthony O'geen \ (530) 752-2155 | atogeen@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Majdi Abou Najm \ Soils and Biogeochemistry \ mabounajm@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Maria Lazcano Larkin \ Soils and Biogeochemistry \ clazcano@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: Primary Contact\ Anthony O'geen \ Soils and Biogeochemistry \ (530) 752-2155 | atogeen@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Sarah Hamid \ (530) 754-2355 | shamid@ucdavis.edu