Masters Degrees in Soil

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

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

The topics taught and researched at the Soil and Water Sciences teaching program all pertain to soil, water and the atmosphere. Read more

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

MPhil supervision covers a number of research topics supported by research active academic staff. Our range of research areas relate to crop science, soil science, ecological (organic) agriculture, and agricultural water management. Read more

Our MSc in Ecology and Conservation aims to enable students to gain knowledge and skills to meet their career aspirations, whether in research or as practising ecologists. Read more

The Organic food and farming sector within Europe is continuing to develp in response to governmental Action Plans and CAP policy development. 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

This course is for anyone concerned that our food production systems will not be fit for purpose by the middle of this century. Read more

Our Agriculture and Environmental Science MSc can help you develop a career in sustainable farming systems, environmental management and rural development. Read more

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to help agriculture meet the challenges of the 21st century! This Sustainable and Efficient Food Production postgraduate course centres on increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact within the extensive pasture-based production sector. Read more

Our programme will equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge to engage with one of the most significant challenges currently facing a growing human population. Read more