Master of Science in Soils and Sustainability
The University of Edinburgh
UK,Scotland
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12 Months
Duration
CAD 32,300/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2024
Apply Date
UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1583
Total Students: 45,615 +
Int. Students: 13,353 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Soils and Sustainability
Program Overview
Soil systems are a vital resource.
They provide multiple ecosystem services and are an essential component of food production and food security globally.
Soils can act as both a net sink and net source of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Therefore, soils play a crucial role in climate change regulation, which has gained increasing international attention in recent years.
Our MSc Soils and Sustainability is an interdisciplinary programme, providing you with the essential knowledge and advanced skills to make informed decisions on sustainable land practice.
The programme encompasses the fundamentals of soil science and soil's role in wider environmental systems, sustainable land management, and monitoring techniques to evaluate soils' role and effective management in various environmental landscapes and socioeconomic contexts.
The need for sustainable soil systems
Did you know it takes up to 1,000 years to produce just 2-3cm of soil?
Yet the United Nations report that the equivalent of one football field of soil is eroded every 5 seconds. Over 33% of the Earth's soils are already degraded.
Therefore, with a rapidly increasing global population and the threat of climate change, sustainable soil systems will play a vital role in future food security. They are under increasing attention to contribute to climate regulation through carbon sequestration.
Soils and sustainable land use are vital in terms of providing important habitats to support biodiversity. In addition, soils can contribute to flood regulation and buffer pollutant transfers to local watercourses influencing water quality through effective management. Soil environments also provide foundations for infrastructure and cultural heritage.
What will I learn?
The MSc will prepare you for a range of careers in land-based management and environmental protection.
You will explore:
- Soil formation, functions and ecosystem services
- Role of soils in mitigating climate change
- Soil health and causes of degradation
- Management strategies to promote and conserve soil health and sustainable soil systems
- Practical skills in soil analysis and surveying
You will learn to interpret data and information on soil physics, biology and chemistry for the preservation and maintenance of soil health and gain a greater understanding of soil biodiversity, ecology and ecosystem services, as well as global-scale issues and threats to soil systems.
The programme places a strong emphasis on varied teaching approaches for both theoretical understanding and practical skills, such as laboratory and field-based activities.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 32,300 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in The University of Edinburgh
CAD 12,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
