Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Soil Science

Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Entry level: A-Level results
Field of study: Earth, Soil & Environmental Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Institution: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degrees: what you need to apply

A-Level results · 2 A-Level passes

A degree is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.

O Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths | A Level: 2 passes in relevant subjects

As the institution publishes it

O-Level: 5 passes incl. English, Maths A-Level: 2 passes: Chemistry plus one of Agriculture, Biology, Physics, Maths, Geography, Environmental Science or related Previous award needed: None (A Level route only) Mature entry: Age 25+ (men) / 23+ (women) with 5 O Levels and relevant work experience Other conditions: Scholarship available (as noted)

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About this programme

Honours bachelor's degree: a full undergraduate degree. MUAST's 4 to 5 year degrees include a 1-year attachment, from which diploma holders may be exempted. Studies soils: how they form, how to keep them fertile and how to protect them from degradation.

What you will study

Soil chemistry, physics and biology, soil fertility and fertilisers, land evaluation and conservation, irrigation and drainage, soil-plant relations, GIS basics and a project. Includes a 1-year attachment.

Further study and pathways

Master's study in the field (a good Honours degree is the stated entry rule), or professional and technical roles.

Source: Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: MUAST_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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