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Soil serves as a fundamental component of our ecosystem—influencing nearly all living organisms. The field of soil science examines soil systems to develop optimal methods for cultivating food, energy sources, and textiles while ensuring soil conservation for future needs.
This discipline integrates knowledge from biology, ecology, geography, geology, and numerous other natural and life sciences. At the University of Saskatchewan, the soil science curriculum offers comprehensive insights into soil's physical, biological, and chemical interactions, along with its critical functions in agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59