University of Lincoln

BASIS Quality of Soils

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course aims to give farmers, growers, and advisors further insight into how to make farming and production systems more resilient through an increased understanding of how soil functions as an ecosystem. The course takes a particular focus on soil life; the thriving soil food web, which is vital for successful and sustainable farming on our soils. The course seeks to equip students with an understanding of the relationship between the physical, chemical, and biological processes that contribute to a healthy soil.

The course counts as and Advanced level course towards the BASIS Diploma. Please note that exam candidates must hold a FACTS Certificate.

Key highlights

  • Counts as an Advanced level course towards the BASIS Diploma
  • Designed for farmers, growers and agricultural advisors
  • Focuses on soil life and the soil food web
  • Covers physical, chemical and biological processes in healthy soil
  • Builds resilience in farming and production systems

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Agronomist
  • Agricultural advisor
  • Soil scientist
  • Farm manager
  • Crop consultant

Admission

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