Agricultural Science, Horticulture major – bachelor degree

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Credential:
Bachelor's degree

Duration:
4 years

Format:
Full time

How to apply

Start date:
January, September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus, Chilliwack campus at CEP

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Practicum provides work experience and industry contacts
  • You get hands-on experience in the Agriculture Centre in Chilliwack, B.C., which features a demonstration barn, research greenhouse, and top-of-the-line agricultural automation and farm wright equipment

Program description

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 work in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Geography courses provide exposure to laboratory equipment as well as training in report writing and presentations. The Agriculture courses emphasize greenhouse operation, pest diagnosis and treatment, and soil analysis both from a theoretical and practical perspective.

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

Career expectations

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.

Entrance requirements

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

International student admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading options

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. 

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