Bachelor of Science majoring in Soil Science 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Adelaide University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Science challenges you to think critically about societal and environmental challenges and provide informed, evidence-based solutions.

Your major in Soil Science will explore how soil forms, what it's made of and how it behaves. Answer essential questions of soil science that impact ecosystems and humans. How can we improve soil fertility for sustainable agriculture? How do we protect soils during construction and urban development? What can be done to restore degraded soils and contaminated sites? Gain practical skills using the latest technology in geographical information systems, remote sensing and spatial modelling that will allow you to monitor landscape distributions.

You’ll become an expert in ensuring the long-term sustainability of soils to protect our future planet. Graduate ready to work across diverse sectors including agriculture, mining, academia, land development or government.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Science challenges you to think critically about societal and environmental challenges and provide informed, evidence-based solutions.

Your major in Soil Science will explore how soil forms, what it's made of and how it behaves. Answer essential questions of soil science that impact ecosystems and humans. How can we improve soil fertility for sustainable agriculture? How do we protect soils during construction and urban development? What can be done to restore degraded soils and contaminated sites? Gain practical skills using the latest technology in geographical information systems, remote sensing and spatial modelling that will allow you to monitor landscape distributions.

You’ll become an expert in ensuring the long-term sustainability of soils to protect our future planet. Graduate ready to work across diverse sectors including agriculture, mining, academia, land development or government.

Admission Requirements

21+
6.5+
176+
79+
7+
64+
70+
1100+
25+
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study
  • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

International
53,300 AUD

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