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Introduction
With the BS Horticultural Sciences degree, the School of Food and Agricultural Sciences will provide students with extensive hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, fieldwork, and research methodologies specific to horticulture. The program is designed to develop innovative strategies for managing and improving fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops while offering practical, real-world solutions to horticultural challenges. Hence, emphasizing experiential learning, the curriculum ensures that students gain applied knowledge in sustainable practices, pest management, plant breeding, and post-harvest technologies, which is crucial for their success in the horticultural sector.
Impact of Program on the Community, Society and the Country
The BS Horticultural Sciences program will produce graduates with a strong foundation in horticultural sciences, preparing them for careers in research, education, and practical fieldwork. Graduates will be well-equipped to work in research institutions, universities, horticultural extension services, and agribusiness industries. They can also serve as horticultural officers, crop management specialists, landscape consultants, and policymakers in both public and private sector organizations dedicated to improving horticultural productivity and sustainability in the country.
List of Potential Opportunities after Degree Completion
- Agricultural research institutions
- Parks and Horticulture Authorities
- Seed and fertilizer companies
- Landscape designer, and farm manager
- Crop protection companies
- Post-harvest management operations
- Irrigation and water management organizations
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Horticultural policy and consultancy firms
Program Summary
Duration:04years
Credit Hours: 126
Admission Requirements
A prospective applicant to an Undergraduate Program must have
- HSSC (Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering) with at least 50% marks.
- A-Level with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- No third division in Matric.
- UMT Admission Test with at least 50% marks.
- Required from IBCC for O-Level, A-Level (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics), or other disciplines.
- Any other criteria specified by the Department or regulatory body.