Degree Structure:
(a) The programme is offered by course work and examinations, and a supervised research project and thesis.
(b) The programme provides both core (mandatory) and elective (optional) courses. The core courses are designed to give the student a broad and deep grounding in concepts and practice of Soil Science. All candidates shall take core courses. The elective courses are to provide the learners with deeper insights into specialized (option) areas of study. There are four options in the programme: Soil Biology, Soil Chemistry, Soil Physics, Soil Fertility, and Plant Nutrition. The thesis work is taken on a research subject emphasizing the chosen (option) area of specialization
(c) Courses are offered in units. A course unit is defined as a two-hour lecture and a three-hour practical session per week per semester. Thus, a course unit is comprised of 60 hrs per semester. 
(d) The courses and research/thesis are distributed over the two-year period for full-time students as follows:

Duration of Programme:
The duration of MSc in Soil Science for full-time and part-time students shall normally be two and four academic years, respectively

Admission requirements:
(a) Applicant must satisfy the minimum requirements as per the Maseno University common regulations for Master Degrees.
(b) Applicant should normally have a B.Sc. Second Class,

Upper-division degree or it's equivalent in Soil Science, Geology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or related disciplines from Maseno University or a recognized university.
(c) Applicant with Second class, Lower division degree in any of the above disciplines but with relevant post-graduate research experience and/or achievement will be considered.
(d) Applicant with a Pass degree and a Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit pass in the relevant discipline will also be considered.

MSc Soil Science Courses

Course Units Titles

Year 1 Semester I CATEGORY

Year 1 Semester II

Year II

Elective (specialization) courses

Soil Biology Option

Soil Chemistry Option

Soil Physics Option

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Option