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Soil Science degrees abroad
Soil science is a multidisciplinary field that covers a range of subjects including biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, geography, and environmental sciences.
As a soil science student, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of the nature and properties of soil, and its role in vital global issues like environmental sustainability and food security. You’ll get the opportunity to learn from leading researchers in the field, and develop your skills through a variety of learning methods.
Soil’s role in food production and environmental preservation is crucial all over the world. As an international student, you’ll be uniquely placed to see how another country approaches soil science and the issues they face.
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Soil Science program structure
Soil sciences programs are largely offered at bachelor’s level as a BSc, or a BSAG (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture). It is common for soil science to be studied alongside another discipline like plant science or agriculture.
A BSc normally takes three or four years to finish, depending on where you study and if your program includes a placement year. If you choose to study in the USA, your bachelor’s program will take four years to complete, and you’ll get the opportunity to study a range of subjects before declaring your major in soil science.
Postgraduate qualifications in soil science are available, and you can study for a master’s (MSc) or a doctorate (PhD). Master’s programs take up to two years to complete and often combine taught classes and a research project. A PhD will generally take between four and six years and will be made up entirely of your own research.
Most soil science programs will combine practical and theoretical classes, with lectures, seminars, lab sessions, and fieldwork common. You can expect to be assessed through a combination of essays, coursework, written exams, reports, and a final year dissertation.
The topics you’ll cover will vary between soil science programs and each university, but some typical subjects and modules include:
- Diversity of life
- Chemistry of soil
- Ecology and environmental science
- Soils for food security
- Ecosystem processes
- Waste management and restoration
- Soil and climate change
- Research methods in soil science
Soil Science study abroad programs
Soil science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in soil science
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Agricultural Plant and Soil Sciences - BSc California State University, Monterey Bay, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,647 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,647 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Crop and Soil Sciences: Science - BSc Auburn University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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33,202 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,202 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
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Plant and Soil Science - BSc Middle Tennessee State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,144 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,144 USD
- Start date
- August
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Plant and Soil Systems - BS Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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28,700 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Environmental Sciences: Soil & Water Sciences - BS Montana State University Bozeman, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,400 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,400 USD
- Start date
- May, August, December
Soil science graduate programs
Master's in soil science
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Agricultural Science: Soil and Water Science (Thesis) - MSc Florida A&M University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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25,868 USD
Fee in university's local currency 25,868 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
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Master of Science in Soil Science (MSc) - MSc The University of British Columbia, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,002 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Soil Science - MSc University of Manitoba, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,367 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,491 CAD
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in soil science
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Soil Science - PhD University of Manitoba, Canada
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,530 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,859 CAD
- Start date
- September
Future soil science careers
Your knowledge and expertise as a soil science graduate will make you an attractive candidate for a range of important roles. Here of some of the positions you could aim for after study abroad:
- Soil scientist
- Agricultural consultant
- Soil conservationist
- Research scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental consultant
- Crop consultant
- Agronomist
Taking the opportunity to work on placement is a great way to find out what role would be best for you. If you need help finding work experience opportunities, speak to your university's careers advice team who will be able to point you in the right direction.
