University of Agriculture Science Dharwad
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1986
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Soil Science
M.Sc Soil Science
Course
Soil Science is a field of study that focuses on the fundamental studies of soil properties and processes and the application of such information to the solution of problems. The subject can be divided in many areas: Pedology, Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Soil Mineralogy, Soil Management, Soil Survey Land Evaluation and more A Master’s in Soil Science (M.Sc) will allow students to gain knowledge in many areas, including biometeorology, forest nutrition and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizal ecology, soil biology, soil quality and fertility, soil-plant interactions, ecosystem services, land and water systems. Graduates of the soil science degree often obtain positions within government or the private sector.
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility
- Graduation completed from a recognized university.
- Preferably, graduation needs to have been completed in a relevant discipline, such as:
- B.Sc. in Soil science
- B.Sc. in Agriculture Horticulture.
- Environmental or resource management.
- Regional council.
- Agricultural industry.
- Soil conservation.
- Crop consultancies.
- Research techniques.
- Marketing management.
- Agricultural firms.
