PG Diploma in Soil and Environmental Science

This programme provides an understanding of the chemical, physical and biological features of soil fertility and nutrient cycling and develops practical skills in soil assessment and whole farm nutrient budgeting. This course also aims to develop expertise in the implementation of techniques for environmental protection such as nutrient budgeting at field, farm and catchments scales, measuring greenhouse gas exchange, water quality evaluation, design of constructed wetlands for water pollution control, assessment of biodiversity and resilience in soils.