BSc Soil Science at Kaduna State University, Kaduna

Programme overview

The Department of Soil Science offers a BSc in Soil Science focused on the scientific understanding, sustainable use and conservation of soils for agriculture, ecosystem health and land use planning. The curriculum combines soil science principles with field practice and technology-driven approaches.

Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Department: Department of Soil Science | Location: Kaduna, Kaduna State

What you will study

Specialisations include soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil physics and water management, soil chemistry and pollution control, soil microbiology and biochemistry, and soil conservation and climate change adaptation. Facilities include soil analysis, microbiology, physics and chemistry laboratories, a greenhouse and a GIS and remote sensing unit.

Career pathways

Agriculture and agribusiness, environmental consulting, research and academia, government agencies and NGOs, and soil and water conservation projects.

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Application information

UTME cut-offs change every year and differ by programme. Check the university's current admission list before you apply.

Undergraduate admission is through JAMB CAPS: admitted candidates accept the offer on JAMB CAPS, verify O-Level results, upload the JAMB admission letter and result slip on the KASU SAFApply portal, pay the acceptance fee and then pay school fees through the KASU student portal. Registration for new students in the 2024/2025 session ran from 15 January to 2 February 2025.

Applications are submitted online through the KASU SAFApply portal (applicant.safapply.com/kasu for undergraduate, kasupg for postgraduate).

Apply through the university admissions page: https://kasu.edu.ng/apply-to-kasu/

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