Universities United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Courses MSc in Soil Science

MSc in Soil Science
at University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 21,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The University of Aberdeen has been producing high quality Soil Science graduates for over 60 years, with world leading researchers, renowned consultants and senior government staff amongst our alumni. You will receive intensive training in soil and environmental sciences, with a large focus on field and laboratory based teaching. Our School maintains expertise in all core areas of soil science (biology, chemistry, physics and pedology), so you can be assured of teaching by experts in the field. The final component of the MSc is a research project, conducted under the supervision of either departmental staff or institutions and agencies with whom we have close links.

The MSc/MRes Soil Science aims to provide you with:

A fundamental understanding of the nature and properties of soils.
An ability to apply knowledge in academic and real world contexts, such as food security or environmental sustainability.
Opportunities to learn from world renowned researchers from a range of specific topics in soil science.

Course Content
Modules
- Core Skills for Environmental Sciences
- Global Soil Geography
- Soils for Food Security
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Ecosystems Processes
Entry Requirement
For State and Central Universities we would look for a minimum of 60% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
For Private and Deemed Universities we would look for a minimum of 65% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
While the above is a general guide we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from the University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. among others. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£21500 per year

Career Prospect

Environmental Consultant
Land Remediation Specialist
Soil Surveyor

Cost Of Studying At University of Aberdeen

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MSc in Soil Science at University of Aberdeen