Soil Science FdSc

Course Overview - Soil Science FdSc

FdSc Soil Science is a programme designed to train a new wave of soil practitioners and researchers focused on the ability for soil function and health to bring environmental, social and economic benefits.

Our earth is changing, amid the continuing ecological crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, erosion, air, water and soil pollution, we are also facing a future that demands more provision from less viable land as the worlds soils become increasingly depleted. This does not need to be the future we live, through the application of science and ecological principles w...

Course Information

2 options available

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

2 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Cornwall College University Centre at the Eden Project

Course Address
Bodelva
Cornwall
St Austell
PL24 2SG

Application Details

Course Code

SOIL

Institution Code

C78

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

64 UCAS Tariff points

Scottish Higher

64 UCAS Tariff points from Highers/Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Achieve 45 credits at level 3 in an appropriate subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

To contain some science based subjects

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

In an appropriate subject area

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade 4/C or above in English, maths and Science

A level

64 UCAS Tariff points from A2 level in appropriate subjects

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