Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Soil Science

Adelaide University

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Soil Science gives you a deep understanding of how soil supports life on Earth -- from producing our food to sustaining vital ecosystems. You’ll explore how to improve land management and conservation through science, while building strong technical and research skills. With the additional honours year, you’ll take on advanced study and complete a major research project focused on real-world challenges. Explore the science beneath your feet with the Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Soil Science at Adelaide University. This advanced four-year degree will prepare you to tackle global issues like food security, land degradation and environmental conservation. You’ll study how soils develop, what they’re made of and how they function, gaining the skills to assess soil quality, manage land sustainably and support healthy ecosystems. Learn how to use tools such as GIS, remote sensing and spatial modelling to analyse landscapes and monitor change. In your final year, deepen your expertise through an independent honours research project supervised by leading academics. This degree prepares you for a career that takes you outdoors, into the lab or into policy, across agriculture, environmental protection, research and more.

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