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. Read more

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. Read more

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

Soil systems are a vital resource. They provide multiple ecosystem services and are an essential component of food production and food security globally. Read more

Increased population pressure, industrialisation and intensive land use are causing depletion of natural resources and are limiting the performance of land with respect to its functions such as biomass production, carbon sequestration, water purification, etcetera. Read more

Our Soil Mechanics courses explore the properties of soils and soft rocks in relation to civil engineering, the theory of geomechanics and practical geotechnical engineering. Read more

Effectively managing human interactions with the environment requires a thorough understanding of the inter-relationships between land, water, air, biota and people. Read more

Application deadlines 1 March. Scholarship-seeking students and non-EU citizens 1 June. Read more

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

Our Soil Mechanics courses explore the properties of soils and soft rocks in relation to civil engineering, the theory of geomechanics and practical geotechnical engineering. Read more

Effective management of human interactions with the environment requires thorough understanding of the inter-relationships between land, water, air, biota and people. Read more

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. Read more

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 to the value of our soils due to mismanagement. Read more

Plants and microbes are fundamental to food security, as well as being central to global ecosystems. At Sheffield we study them from every angle. Read more