Soil Scientist - How to get into this job
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Entry Requirements
To become a soil scientist you need a degree in soil science or a related discipline such as earth science. Relevant degrees are:
- a Bachelor of Science (with honours)
- a Master of Science
- a Doctorate.
Secondary Education
Bursary or NCEA Level 3 is needed to enter tertiary training. Useful subjects include chemistry, biology, physics, maths with calculus and/or statistics, and English.
Get help with choosing school subjectsTraining on the job
Soil scientists must keep up to date with developments in soil science through research, reading and attending seminars, courses and conferences.
Useful Experience
Any work in the science or agricultural fields may be useful, such as:
- work experience in a lab
- work with a fertiliser or crop and seed company.
Experience on farms can also be helpful for soil scientists
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Lab experience is useful for people wanting to become soil scientists
Updated
March 2010
