Degree Transfer Program Extended (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science - Soil Science Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College - Adelaide Campus, Australia

Degree Transfer Program Extended
Our specialised Degree Transfer Program is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at the University of Adelaide. You can follow your path to a range of business, IT, computer science, science undergraduate degrees and more when you join the University in second year.

Why study with us?

• We offer a wide range of courses taught to the University’s syllabus. You’ll learn content relevant to your degree and receive full credit for all university-level courses.
• You’ll be provided with English language and learning support to assist you while you’re studying the Degree Transfer Program.
• As our graduate, you won’t be required to provide further evidence of your English language proficiency.
• You’ll have the flexibility of studying a Degree Transfer Program in one of three formats: extended, standard or accelerated.

Leading to: Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science lets you design your own degree based on your strengths and emerging interests. From Chemistry to Palaeontology, Genetics to Geophysics... we support your scientific curiosity.

What will you do?
Whether you want to use your critical thinking to help drive global change or join the cutting-edge of research, our Bachelor of Science will give you the skills you need. You will:

• Become an adaptable scientist as you learn the skills to evolve with one of the fastest-growing sectors
• Learn from world-class researchers who are experts in their field
• Develop connections in the science world through internships
• Engage with new ideas through discovery and experiential learning
• Develop in-depth discipline knowledge through a major
• Build highly sought-after skills in communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Access research facilities of international significance.

Major: Soil Science
Soil is not just dirt, it plays a critical role in sustaining life on our planet. From delivering productive farming to environmental conservation, soil scientists are key to feeding the world's growing population in agriculturally, environmentally, and economically sustainable ways.

By studying a major in soil science you will:

• Explore the biological, chemical and physical properties of soils in Australian landscapes
• Use the latest technology in geographical information systems, remote sensing and spatial modelling to monitor distributions of landscape properties
• Learn to assess, map and monitor Australian landscapes to solve questions about the structure of ecosystems and find new approaches to environmental problems
• Broaden your knowledge with topics in plant science and geology
• Learn directly from world-class researchers
• Learn through hands-on experiences and extensive field work.