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Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture major
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture major

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture major

  • ID:UFV010001
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Fees (CAD)

* Ancillary fees, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, Medical Premiums, Books & Supplies, International Administration Fee

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • High school graduation (equivalent to Canadian grade 12 graduation).

English Requirements

  • TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20

  • IELTS - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0

  • CAEL - score of 70

  • PTE - score of 61 with 60 in writting

  • Cambridge - Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) min C

  • Cambridge - Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A

  • EIKEN - Grade 1

  • CanTEST - score of 4.5 with a minimum writing score of 4.0

  • MELAB - score of 85

  • LPI - score of 30 (Level 5)

  • English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent) - Some programs require a higher English grade

Course Information

The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAS), Horticulture major emphasizes the academic study of the natural sciences in combination with an applied agriculture curriculum. The program will provide students with an understanding of science and the practical nature of large scale horticulture production. Breadth of knowledge will be enhanced by communication, business, and general elective courses related to agriculture in society, in addition to science and agriculture courses. The BAS requires 125 credits. To receive a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree, students must complete an industry-based practicum (AGRI 192) and an applied research project (via a Capstone course) which provides graduates with practical experience with which to enter the workforce and face the challenges associated with the horticulture industry.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of UFV's Bachelor of Agricultural Science have the applied and technical knowledge, as well as the communications and business skills, to fill high demand mid-management and management positions in the agricultural industry.

Job opportunities range from small niche markets to large-scale greenhouses and farm operations, including positions in agribusiness companies, greenhouses, research and testing labs, government agencies, industry associations, consulting firms, parks, nature preserves, botanical gardens, and more.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

540 CAD/year

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