Introduction Study at one of the most established soil science centres in Europe. The Hutton Institute is also situated in the city. You receive scientific knowledge an training in the field and laboratory to enable anlaysis of soils, application of GIS, environmental pollution, ecosystem processes, environmental analysis, land use, remediation and catchment management. You learn from renowned researchers within the soil science area and newer issues such as food security and environmental sustainability in real world contexts. You travel out to Royal Deesside to learn and test some of what you learn. The programme also allows you to study for either MSc or MRes Course Modules Semester 1 Compulsory Core Skills in Environmental Science Global Soil Geography Soils for Food Security Applications of GIS Optional Environmental Pollution Ecosystems Processes Semester 2 Compulsory Environmental Analysis Land Use and the Changing Environment on Deesside Optional Environmental Impact Assessment Remediation Technology Catchment Management Ecological and Environmental Modelling Semester 3 Project in Soil Science Why study at Aberdeen? You learn the fundamentals of soil science in a department ranked No 1 for research excellence in agricultural science (REF 2014). Dr Jon Hillier's team were responsible for the award winning 'Cool Farm' used by Unilever, Marks and Spender's and Costco You learn from a range of interesting soils formed in the NE of Scotland and some of the most dramatic changes in Geology on the British Isles Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page Find out more from the programme page