BSc Plant and Soil Science

The Plant and Soil Science course at the University of Aberdeen offers an in-depth study of plant and soil systems, focusing on their importance to the world's ecosystems. Participants in the course gain comprehensive insights into the biological and physical processes that contribute to plant growth and the role of soils in environment and food production, with learning methods encompassing both theory and practical exercises.Course Content: The course provides a combination of lectures, practical sessions, field trips, and individual research projects. The key topics covered in the course include plant evolution, adaptation, morphology and growth, impacts of nutrients and environmental factors on plant performance, and understanding the soil's physical and chemical properties, microbiology, and relationship to global issues.Key Modules: While the course offers a wide range of modules, the essentials include: Introduction to Soil Science, Introduction to Plant Biology, Plants & Society, Advanced Plant Science, Soil Science for Sustainable Management, among others. Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Students on accredited degree programmes benefit from free membership of the society, receive additional career support, and are eligible for scholarships and prizes.Future Careers: Completing the Plant and Soil Science course opens various career avenues for students. They could become consultants, work in conservation and environment, get into research and teaching, work in the industry or government departments or even continue into further study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.