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How to become a soil scientist

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Soil Scientist.

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Offerings7
Universities6

University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Soil Scientist. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Soil Science

Degree

Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture In Soil Science

University of Fort Hare

APS 28
Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Soil Science

University of Kwazulu Natal

APS 35
College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Agricultural Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Soil Science

University of Limpopo

APS 25
Faculty of Science & Agriculture4 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

Stellenbosch University

APS 65
Faculty of Science

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT components: AL, QL

Bachelor of Science in Soil Science

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Soil Science

University of Venda

APS 260
Code AGBASSFaculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture4 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 59%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Bachelor of Science - Soil Science

University of the Free State

APS 32
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Subject requirements

Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Life Sciences 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+
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