Plant Science Program By Dalhousie University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

25,950 CADTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

When you study Plant Science at Dalhousie, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the ideas and methods used in biological, physical and behavioural sciences. You’ll acquire a very sound knowledge of plants, along with practical and life-long learning skills, all while studying at Dalhousie's beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S.


Plant Science will give you the knowledge and skills to research and investigate real-world problems associated with food security, quality and wellness. You’ll also dive into contemporary issues related to environmental integrity, biotechnology, plant breeding, sustainable crop production and more.


You will learn both the theory and practices related to the study of plants and their production. Your studies may lead you to expertise in many sub-disciplines such as fruit, vegetable, ornamental or field crops. You may focus on the genetics or physiology of plants or learn how to manage different types of farming systems.


In your first year of study, you’ll take foundation-building science courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and agricultural ecosystems and microeconomics. In your upper years you’ll study more in-depth subjects such as structural botany, entomology, plant pathology and soil fertility and nutrients. Students can tailor their degree to their personal interests by choosing from numerous electives.  


The program also includes production courses which provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills focused on areas of production such as greenhouse and floriculture, forages and cover crops, organic field crop management plus many others. A complete list of these production courses is provided in academic calendar.


Sample courses:

  • Plant Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Structural Botany
  • Crop Adaptation
  • Weed Science
  • Principals of Plant Pathology
  • Soil Fertitility and Nutrient Management
  • Research Methods in Agriculture

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

When you study Plant Science at Dalhousie, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the ideas and methods used in biological, physical and behavioural sciences. You’ll acquire a very sound knowledge of plants, along with practical and life-long learning skills, all while studying at Dalhousie's beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S.


Plant Science will give you the knowledge and skills to research and investigate real-world problems associated with food security, quality and wellness. You’ll also dive into contemporary issues related to environmental integrity, biotechnology, plant breeding, sustainable crop production and more.


You will learn both the theory and practices related to the study of plants and their production. Your studies may lead you to expertise in many sub-disciplines such as fruit, vegetable, ornamental or field crops. You may focus on the genetics or physiology of plants or learn how to manage different types of farming systems.


In your first year of study, you’ll take foundation-building science courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and agricultural ecosystems and microeconomics. In your upper years you’ll study more in-depth subjects such as structural botany, entomology, plant pathology and soil fertility and nutrients. Students can tailor their degree to their personal interests by choosing from numerous electives.  


The program also includes production courses which provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills focused on areas of production such as greenhouse and floriculture, forages and cover crops, organic field crop management plus many others. A complete list of these production courses is provided in academic calendar.


Sample courses:

  • Plant Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Structural Botany
  • Crop Adaptation
  • Weed Science
  • Principals of Plant Pathology
  • Soil Fertitility and Nutrient Management
  • Research Methods in Agriculture

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

90+
6.5+
180+
61+
26+
4 Years
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,108 CAD
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International Students

25,950 CAD
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