What would you do as a Soil and plant scientist?
Soil and plant scientists
- usually work regular business hours but may work irregular hours
- usually work in different locations, and may travel nationally or internationally
- may work outdoors in dirty and hazardous conditions
- need to identify and solve problems, be methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- research soil, plants and animals
- research how water moves
- study the weather and climate
- find ways of protecting the environment
- help people protect nature
- improve crop farming methods
- analyse environmental data
- plan projects and programmes
- write reports
How can you become a Soil and plant scientist?
You usually need a qualification to become a soil and plant scientist.
You may need
- a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Science or similar
- a master's degree in agricultural, environmental and soil science or similar area
- a Master of Environmental Science or similar
- a driver licence
If you're in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
