Agrochemistry and Soil Science

What is taught in this field

The Agrochemistry and Soil Science programme covers the composition, properties and fertility of soils, plant nutrition, and the use of mineral and organic fertilisers in agriculture. Core subjects include general and soil chemistry, soil science, agrochemistry, plant physiology, botany, ecology, soil microbiology, analytical chemistry and statistics.

Students learn to analyse soil and plant samples in laboratories, calculate fertiliser rates, carry out field experiments and process the results. They are also trained to use computer software for data analysis and report preparation.

What graduates become

Graduates can work as agrochemists, soil scientists, laboratory specialists or agronomists specialising in soil. They take part in assessing soil fertility, drafting fertilisation plans and giving recommendations on soil protection.

Possible positions in their professional life include:

• specialist in an agrochemical laboratory;
• soil scientist or agronomist-consultant;
• researcher at a scientific institute;
• teacher or research associate (after master's and doctoral studies).

Where graduates can work

In Uzbekistan, such specialists are needed across different parts of the agricultural sector. Possible workplaces include:

• soil analysis laboratories and agrochemical service organisations;
• farms and agricultural companies;
• research institutes and higher education institutions;
• state bodies responsible for land resources and environmental control;
• companies producing or working with fertilisers and agrochemical products.

Who this suits

This field suits applicants who are interested in chemistry, biology and nature, and who are patient with fieldwork and laboratory experiments. Accuracy, logical thinking and the ability to work with data are important.

If you want to develop agriculture through science and technology, this field may be an interesting choice for you.