Features:

• Practicum provides work experience and industry contacts
• You gain hands-on experience in the on-campus greenhouses and outdoor classroom, working on a blend of production systems - e.g. field crops, greenhouse crops, nursery and ornamental production, and vertical production systems.

UFV's four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science with a Horticulture major helps you develop the perfect mix of technical, communication, and business skills to prepare you to play a leading role in the Fraser Valley's agricultural sector.

In addition to including the core content offered by Horticulture programs in this field (e.g. nursery, greenhouse, vegetable, fruit production and science), the degree has a strong applied focus. Most of the courses are associated with a laboratory section, practical greenhouse work, and/or field trips.

Lab-based hands-on activities in biology, chemistry and agriculture courses provide exposure to laboratory equipment and methods - including tissue culture and pathogen isolation. Research and outreach opportunities in agriculture courses provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in designing experiments and written and oral communication for both a scientific and general audience.

The degree includes the following general requirements:

• 13 credits of Business, Statistics and Communication courses
• 21-22 credits of lower-level Science courses
• a minimum of 8 credits at the lower- or upper-level of “Agriculture in society” electives.

The requirements for the Horticulture Major include:

• 33 credits of lower-level Agriculture courses
• 21 credits of upper-level Agrology (Agriculture) courses
• 14-20 credits of upper-level Biology and/or Physical Geography courses
• 4-5 credits for one capstone course

Go to entrance requirements for the Bachelor of Agricultural Science in the UFV Academic Calendar

This program is open for international students.

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Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

• University-level upgrading (100 level and above): Qualifying Studies Advisor 

• High school equivalent courses (below 100 level): Upgrading Advisor