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MSc Agricultural Sciences (Soil Sciences major) at University of Hohenheim

University of Hohenheim, Germany

Programme overview

The fascination of soil: Immerse yourself in the soil habitat and its importance for agricultural systems and environmental, nature, and climate protection. Soils are indispensable for the Earth's ecosystem and food production. Are you interested in researching the soil habitat and learning about its importance for the environment, climate, and agriculture?

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

There are 5 compulsory modules with a total of 31.5 credits in your Soil Sciences major. One of these is the integrated soil science project for advanced students, which is offered as a practice-based block lecture series. A further 28.5 credits must be earned from the module pool of 11 soil-specific semi-elective modules.

Career pathways

The Master's degree programme in Agricultural Sciences with a major in Soil Sciences will make you a specialist in soils and qualify you for tasks in practical environmental and soil protection. A scientific career is, of course, also possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Without admission restrictions Winter and summer semesters Application deadlines Winter semester: 15 September (all). Applications should be preferably made by 15 July so that all enrolment formalities can be completed in time for the start of the programme. Summer semester: 15 March (all). Applications should be preferably made by 15 January so that all enrolment formalities can be completed in time for the start of the programme. Requirements Admission requirements: 1. Bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences, biology, or related subjects from a university in Germany or abroad, or from a university of applied sciences, with a standard period of study of at least 3 years (180 ECTS in total) (for further “related subjects”, see Annex 2 of the Admission Regulations). 2. If your final grade or grade point average for that degree is not above average, you can, if necessary, submit separate evidence of your particular aptitude for the programme (for details see Admission Regulations § 4). Selection procedure Selection criteria: None, as the number of places is not restricted However, an above-average grade point average in the Bachelor’s programme as well as a suitable previous degree programme are admission requirements.

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/hohcampus

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