MScAgric (Soil Science)

Master’s degree

ID:

0273_101_A104

The Master of Science in Agriculture in Soil Science entails independent research conducted under a supervisor. A research topic can be selected from one of the following themes specialisation fields:
• Soil genesis and classification;
• Weathering and clay mineral synthesis;
• Plant nutrition and fertilisation;
•Irrigation and soil-plant-water management including salinity control and management;
• Resource (soil, land and water) evaluation and management systems such as, amongst others, erosion control; or
• Rhizosphere and pedosphere organisms and interactions.

The project may consist of either soil science only or soil science integrated with a crop (plant), climate and/or terrain study. You will be guided towards project planning for problem solving by research within
general guidelines and an overall picture of sustainable resource use through environmentally friendly, economical soil, water and plant management. You must be able to show that you have the ability to deal analytically and systematically with problems relating to the soil, plant, water and atmosphere continuum, and to identify possible solutions and formulate guidelines for the environmentally friendly management of natural resources.

Kontakbesonderhede

Prof CE Clarke

Programme Coordinator

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+27 21 808 3659

Doen aansoek

Besoek programwebwerf

Programoorsig

Duur

Two years

Kampus

Stellenbosch

Type

Full thesis

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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Research Master’s and PhD applicants are strongly advised to consult the relevant department before applying to discuss their proposed research topic and confirm the availability of a suitable supervisor.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

An applicable BScAgric degree.
An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.

Programstruktuur

Compulsory Module
14176: Soil Science
818(180): Master’s thesis

Assessment and Examination
After completion of the research you must submit a thesis to the satisfaction of the examiners and present a seminar. You will be expected to defend your thesis during this seminar.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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