Masters Degrees in Soil Science

The Soil Science MSc at Aberdeen provides core expertise in soil and environmental science, taught by international leaders who were ranked number 1 in the UK for research excellence (REF2014) in agricultural science.

A country's physical land resources are a fundamental pillar of support for human life and welfare.

Environmental Science is a highly interdisciplinary topic that requires scientists to develop and possess an in-depth understanding of issues and topics ranging from pollution to ecological interactions and biological responses of species.

This qualification will give you the in-depth knowledge of soils that will open up meaningful, relevant careers that address sustainable food production globally.

The Master of Physical Land Resources has two specializations. Soil Science (organized by the Universiteit Gent) and Land Resources Engineering (organized by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel).

A collaboration between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, the inter-faculty Soil Science Graduate Program offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to MSc and PhD degrees.

The Environmental and Ecological Sciences programme at Aberdeen will provide you with a solid understanding of the drivers behind environmental degradation and equip you with the necessary understanding of ecological theory as well as the skills required to solve these problems.

The Environmental Pollution and Remediation programme at Aberdeen covers all you need to know to assess and analyse pollutants in our environment.

This programme aims to introduce students to the concepts of soil for the 21st century and is suitable for students wishing to pursue a career in land-based management or environmental protection.

If you are interested in working for government agencies and regulators, environmental consultancies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) then the Environmental Management programme at Aberdeen is right for you.

Designed to meet the increasing demands to manage and restore degraded land as close as possible to its original status, this course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required to bridge the gap between damaged land and fully restored ecosystems.

The course consists of five modules spread over three semesters, including an . extensive research project.  in geography, environmental science or sustainability (see ".

How will we feed nine billion people by 2050? It’s a challenge with complex solutions. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that £1.2bn is lost annually from the value of our soils due to mismanagement.

Available places. European candidates or non-European candidates residing in Italy. unlimited; Non-European candidates residing outside Italy.

Global socio-ecological problems call for multidisciplinary solutions that transcend the usual boundaries of science and decision-making.