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BSc Honours in Soil Science option Environmental Soil Science at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The degree is awarded on formal modules passed. Students register for all prescribed soil science modules at honours level plus any other modules the head of department deems necessary, and a research project is a compulsory part of the study.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Department: Soil Science  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

All prescribed honours-level Soil Science modules (Environmental Soil Science option) plus a compulsory research project; additional modules may be required at the head of department's discretion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Bachelor of Science degree (NQF level 7) with a weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level, having passed Introductory Soil Science and Pedology and Soil Chemistry at undergraduate level.

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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