About the course
Soil scientists investigate the physical, chemical and biological characteristics and behavior of soils, their description and classification, and their management for both agricultural and non-agricultural uses. Career opportunities include: industry jobs, environmental consulting firms, and federal, state and local government careers working on various environmental, agricultural and ecological projects.Soil science is integrated into the management of the environment and natural resources. Students interested in careers of conservation,. environmental management, urban planning, waste disposal and related fields in government and industry may choose from a variety of course offerings. The economic and social implications as well as the technological aspects of resource management are included in the concentration courses. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available
How to apply
Entry requirements for New Mexico State University
Official transcripts for all institutions attended including high school.Have high school degree with 2.75 GPA or above. ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060, IELTS 6.0 overall for undergraduate applicants.TOEFL 68 on the iBT or 520 on the paper-based test for applicants to undergraduate degree programs
English language requirements
6.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 68.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at New Mexico State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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