Master
In Aberdeen
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
To provide a rigorous training in pure and applied aspects of modern soil science. Suitable for: Those intending to pursue a career in the environmental field, those already in relevant employment and those considering further research to PhD level.
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About this course
Prospective students should normally have, or expect to be awarded, a minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent), in a relevant subject and from a recognised university. Enquiries are welcomed from all prospective students, regardless of first degree subject, who can demonstrate an adequate level of competence and ability for postgraduate training. In recent years students who have completed the programme successfully have come from backgrounds including biology, ecology, chemistry, physics, engineering, geology, geography and agriculture.
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Course programme
Syllabus
The programme begins with students taking eight courses over two terms. The courses cover the global Soil Geography, Pedology and Mapping, but broadens to include Ecotoxicology, Rhizosphere Studies, Pollutant Speciation and Chemical Modelling. In addition, there is a programme of activities with external speakers, site visits and applied technique sessions, and a residential field trip. The final three months of the programme is dedicated to carrying out the research project. This is a detailed piece of work that provides training in technical skills, recording results and observations and analysis of results.
Assessment
The degree programme is assessed on the basis of performance in the research project, continual assessment of coursework, an examination covering the programme as a whole, field course reports and a term essay.
Teaching
Courses are delivered by a combination of lectures, lab practicals, field sampling and tutorials, amounting to approximately 20 hours per week. Courses are chosen from:
- Data Analysis and Project Planning
- Global Soil Geography
- Environmental Pollution
- Microbial Ecology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Remote Sensing and GIS in the Environment
- Mycorrhizal Ecology and Function
- Remediation Technology
- Ecological and Environmental Modelling
- Environmental Analysis
- Field Course
- Project in Soil Science
Dedication
Full-time.
Soil Science
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Myerscough College
Foundation degree Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
Canterbury College
HND OnlinePrice on request -
The School of Conservation Sciences - Bournemouth Uni
Master BlendedPrice on request -
Myerscough College
Course Classroom-basedPrice on request -
International Institute of Management & Engineering
Postgraduate Online£ 1,886 -
North West Regional College
Course OnlinePrice on request
See all