The BSc (Hons) Agricultural Science – Crop and Soil Science programme is delivered by the University of Edinburgh and our teaching partner Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). HTML Important message The Covid-19 pandemic is creating uncertainty for everyone, but we are committed to offering a high-quality experience to all our students. We have tried to minimise the impact of Covid-19 on the experience we offer all of our students, but we have reluctantly decided to close this degree for 2020 entry. We are offering a similar programme of study in Global Agriculture and Food Security. Further information Information contained within these pages relates to academic session 2019/20, but is a good reflection of the course content. Academic session 2020/21 content is due to be published by the beginning of May 2020. This programme provides an understanding of the scientific principles of crop and soil management that underpin the development of sustainable and resilient production systems. Using examples and case studies from temperate and tropical systems, it develops the analytical skills in crop physiology and agronomy, crop protection, genetic improvement of crops, soil management and nutrient cycling necessary to meet the challenges of increasing global food production whilst maximising resource use efficiency and minimising impact on the environment. With its focus on applied science and the need to tailor solutions to the specific production environment in developed and developing countries, it will provide an excellent foundation for individuals wishing to pursue careers as agronomists; technical advisors and leaders in plant breeding, crop production and protection industries; researchers in industry or academia; research project managers; policy advisors for government departments, NGOs (non-governmental organisations, charities and industry bodies; marketing managers in the global agri-food sector, food supply chain managers for retailers, teachers. Year 1 Introductory Topics in Agricultural and Food Economics Science for Agri-Food Systems: Cells to Organisms Science for Agri-Food Systems: Interactions within Systems Professional Skills for Global Agri-Food Scientists 1 Year 2 Applications in Agricultural and Food Economics Animal Systems Crop Production Systems Professional Skills for Global Agri-Food Scientists 2 Year 3 Crop Physiology and Agronomy Professional Skills for Global Agri-Food Scientists 3 Soils, Nutrients and Management Sustainable Agri-food Systems: Challenges and Solutions Year 4 Genetic Improvement of Crops Professional Skills for Global Agri-Food Scientists 4 Crop Protection Sustainable Agri-food Systems: Development and Evaluation Dissertation in Agriculture and Food Security Career Options Crop and Soil Scientists are employed in a wide range of roles, including: Technical Advisors and Leaders in crop breeding, production and protection industries Management of multinational companies Research project managers Policy Advisors for government departments, NGOs (non-governmental organisations), charities, industry bodies Marketing Managers in the global Agri-Food sector Food Supply Chain Managers for retailers Researchers in Industry or Academia Teachers Follow the links to find examples of job opportunities within this area: British Society of Soil Science – Jobs and Careers International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) Syngenta - Jobs This article was published on 2024-09-02
HTML Important message The Covid-19 pandemic is creating uncertainty for everyone, but we are committed to offering a high-quality experience to all our students. We have tried to minimise the impact of Covid-19 on the experience we offer all of our students, but we have reluctantly decided to close this degree for 2020 entry. We are offering a similar programme of study in Global Agriculture and Food Security. Further information
