Soil Science

    Soil Science

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 31,582 / Total
    Apply DateSeptember 1, 2022
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Soil Science

    About

    Soil forms an essential part of the environment—affecting or controlling most living things. Soil science studies the soil system to find the best ways of producing food, fuel, and fibre while still preserving soil for use by future generations.


    What you will learn

    Soil science draws from biology, ecology, geography, geology and a variety of other natural and life sciences. The soil science program at the University of Saskatchewan provides an in-depth understanding of the physical, biological and chemical processes that occur in soil and the role soil plays in plant production and environmental management.

    Disciplines

    Agriculture and Bioresources

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required high school classes

    • Senior Biology
    • Senior Chemistry
    • Senior Mathematics

    Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

    Required grade average

    Minimum admission average

    60%

    Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

    Learn how we calculate your admission average.

    Academic Requirements

    • gmat

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 6.5
    • IELTSMin 86

    English Program Requirements

    If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

    Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

    IELTS (Academic)

    International English Language Testing System

    Overall Band Score: 6.5

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 6
    • Listening: 6
    • Speaking: 6
    • Writing: 6
    TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)

    Test of English as a Foreign Language

    Internet Based: 86

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 19
    • Listening: 19
    • Speaking: 19
    • Writing: 19

    See detailed requirements and scores.

    Career

    Careers

    Learn more about the career opportunities this program provides!

    A growing demand for scientists and professionals equipped to deal with agricultural and environmental issues means a wide variety of career choices for graduates specializing in environmental science or soil science. Graduates pursue careers as

    • environmental consultants
    • land reclamation specialists
    • surveyors, foresters
    • agricultural producers
    • land appraisers
    • hazardous and non-hazardous waste specialists
    • ecologists
    • laboratory technicians and managers
    • laboratory or field researchers and educators.

    Opportunities abound in the private and public sectors, in Canada and abroad. Many graduates also find fulfilling careers in international development work.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,582 / total
    Soil Science
    University of Saskatchewan
    University of Saskatchewan
    Canada

    Canada, Saskatoon

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