Soil Science
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Postgraduate Programmes in Soil Science

​​​​​​​​MScAg​​ric (Soil​ Science)

This programme consists of a two-year research-based MScAgric degree. Research of an approved topic as decided on by the department. An MSc thesis, Soil Science 878, containing original research is required. At the completion of the study an acceptable thesis must be submitted and an oral examination will be held.​

Admission ​Requ​​irements

A 4-year BScAgric degree in Soil Science with a minimum average of 60% for all final year subjects
OR an Honours degree in Soil Science with a minimum average of 60%​ for all final year subjects

A suitable research project with funding and an academic supervisor must be sought before applying for MScAgric (Soil Science) studies.

P​hD (Agric) (So​il Science)

This programme focuses on research in one of the various specialization fields of Soil Science and trains students to become a subject specialist in this field. A PhD dissertation, Soil Science 978, containing original research is required. Research of an approved topic as decided on by the department. At the completion of the study an acceptable thesis must be submitted. An oral examination will be held.​​

Admission ​Requ​​irements

An MScAgric or MSc degree in Soil Science.

A suitable research project with funding and an academic supervisor must be sought before applying for PhD (Agric) (Soil Science) studies.

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