BSc Honours Soil Science and Land Management
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
At least 2 'A' Level passes in Chemistry and one subject from Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and Agriculture/Crop Science/Animal Science.
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About this programme
Examines soil as the foundation of farming and ecosystems. You learn how soils form and differ, how to test and interpret them, how to manage fertility and conserve land, and how to restore degraded or mined land. Strong chemistry grounding makes graduates valuable to fertiliser companies, agricultural advisers and environmental consultancies.
What you will study
Soil chemistry, physics and biology; soil fertility and plant nutrition; soil survey and land evaluation; soil and water conservation; land reclamation; GIS; sustainable land management.
Further study and pathways
MSc or PhD in soil science; agronomic advisory roles, mine rehabilitation, environmental consulting and research.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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