Soil Science: Wageningen University and Research Centre

About the programme

The Master of Science (MSc) Soil Science aims at learning how to describe, quantify and predict soil processes. You can do this in the fields of two specializations: Soil Quality en Land Science. Soil Quality focuses on the chemical and biological processes in the soil, whereas Land Science is focused on landscape dynamics and the effect of land use on soil quality.

The Msc programme provides its students with knowledge and insights that are essential for the development of optimal, multifunctional and sustainable land use and soil quality management. It prepares students for a career as an academic professional or as a scientist. Academic professionals work as experts and consultants in soil remediation, soil evaluation, risk assessment or nutrient management.

Future career

Graduates in Soil Science work in staff and executive positions as researchers, project leaders, advisors, process or environmental technologists, engineers, commercial managers and policy makers. They find jobs all over the world. A number off alumni tells about their experiences.

Admission requirements

Enrolment in an MSc Programme at Wageningen University requires:

• AStudents who wish to enrol in a MSc program at Wageningen University must have:
• at least a BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to the specific program selected;
• a GPA (Grade Point Average for the BSc study of at least 7 (or 70% of the maximum of the scale);
• fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• good skills in mathematics and/or statistics;
• basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; use and structure of the Internet; RSI prevention).