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MSc - Master of Science
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
King's Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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With one of the most established soil science centres in Europe, Aberdeen is proud to maintain this MSc programme that teaches characterisation and basic properties of soils, combined with state-of-the-art techniques. This programme is also available as an MRes option.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.
Minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree in a biological, environmental or physical science, geography, or other relevant discipline at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth. Candidates with at least a 2:1 or equivalent in other disciplines may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant experience and motivation.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,100 per year
Students from Domestic
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£27,000 per year
Students from EU
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£27,000 per year
Students from International
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With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...
