Area
Agricultural science
Sub-Discipline
Other Agricultural Sciences
Austral University of Chile
- City: Valdivia,
- Commune: Valdivia,
- Region: Los Ríos Region
goals
The objective of this program is the training of postgraduate students from the training of Bachelors in Agronomy, Forestry Engineering, Geography, Geology and other related disciplines who develop an ability to use critical knowledge from the scientific and technological principles, necessary to address problems and present solutions in the field of soil management in the country.
Applicant Profile
The general admission criteria for Master's Programs are governed by the General Regulations for Master's Programs of the Austral University of Chile, which establishes as a general requirement having the academic degree of Bachelor or a professional title whose level and content are equivalent to those required for obtaining a Bachelor's degree.
For this Program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences, Forestry Sciences, Geography, and/or a professional title as an Agricultural Engineer, Forestry Engineer, Geographer, Geologist, Bachelor of Science, or other related field. Special cases (applicants whose degree is pending or graduates in other related areas) are evaluated for acceptance by the Program Committee.
Currently, applications to UACh Postgraduate Programs are submitted through a Web1 platform. To apply, applicants must complete an Admission Application Form and submit the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, degree certificate, official transcript of grades from their most recent degree (including grading scale), national identity card or passport number, two letters of recommendation from distinguished academics, and a letter of motivation for entering the program. International students must also have all documents legalized and demonstrate proficiency in Spanish if it is not their native language.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this Master's in Soil Science program will be able to choose to further their knowledge in:
i) Soil and Water Conservation
ii) Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.
The graduate will be able to:
1.- Design policies for the conservation of natural resources (soil and water) at the national, regional, and departmental levels.
2.- Direct and evaluate research programs in the field of natural resource management, soils and water.
3.- Evaluate and provide correct solutions to environmental problems in rural areas.
4.- Design fertilization standards for crops, pastures and fruit trees.
5.- Direct and evaluate research and development programs in companies linked to the fertilizer sector.
Lines of investigation
The Master's Program in Soil Science has the following lines of research:
Soil and Water Conservation: Starting with the definition of soil quality, this area of the Master's program aims to assess the functions of soil in ecosystems to ensure the conservation of soil and water resources. Topics such as soil quality and functions, efficient use of water and nutrients, soil resilience, and spatial variability of soil properties are addressed in this area of development.
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition: With the goal of sustainable agricultural management, this area of the Master's program aims to increase the foundational knowledge for the efficient design of fertilization guidelines for crops, pastures, and fruit trees. It analyzes fundamental soil fertility principles for different agroecosystems, both nationally and internationally. The program also covers the design of fertilizer management guidelines for diverse soil and climate conditions, the evaluation of soil amendments, and the design of assessments for potential toxic and polluting effects associated with fertilization management.
Both lines of development research are based on the academic activities of the program (subjects, seminars, meetings, theses, among others) and the research projects of the academics who make it up.
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