Bachlor of Agronomy

University of Saskatchewan

Canada, Saskatoon

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2023 September-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,301 / year

Apply Date September-2022

Next Intake January-2023

Bachlor of Agronomy

About

Agronomy is a science that finds ways to grow crops more efficiently and profitably while protecting the environment.Agronomy affects us all through the food we eat, the coffee we drink, the ethanol-based gas we use to power our vehicles and the natural fibers in the clothing we wear.

What you will learn

With focus on particular areas relevant to agriculturesuch as biotechnology, genetics and evolution, plant pathology, plant molecular biology and wildlife ecologyyou will examine situations that are relevant to Saskatchewan. Our close associations with government and private research institutions that have considerable expertise provide opportunities for you to gain practical hands-on experience through student employment programs.

Disciplines

Agriculture and Bioresources

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Admission requirements depend on your situation. Tell us about yourself:

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Career

4 year degree

Graduates with agronomy training are actively recruited in the job market finding positions locally, nationally and internationally in areas such as

business management
chemical and fertilizer sales and marketing
agronomists, crop advisers
grain marketing and transportation
entrepreneurs
farm operators

The College of Agriculture and Bioresources has p ties with industry and a reputation for producing well-rounded, quality graduates means that many businesses turn here first when recruiting employees.

Graduates with a B.S.A. degree are eligible to apply for the Professional Agrologist designation with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology. Course work provides knowledge to become a Certified Crop Advisor.Graduates are also eligible to receive P.Ag. status for practise in the profession of agrology.

2 year diploma

A Diploma in Agronomy gives you the skills to

start up your own business
to lead the family business
research technicians
soil conservationists
credit adviser
agribusiness operators or managers
sales representatives
machinery service representatives

In addition, Diploma graduates are eligible for professional designation as Technical Agrologist with the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists.

As agricultural enterprise grows more diverse, technologically advanced and consumer-driven, the industry needs a growing number and variety of qualified workers. The wide-ranging subject matter of agronomy will prepare students for a career in nearly any sector of the industry.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,301 / year

How to Apply

1. Find a program

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Learn the admission requirements and deadlines

Make sure you meet the admission requirements such as required grade 12 classes, minimum admission averages, and proficiency in English.

Apply early to take advantage of benefits like early admission and access to scholarships. Some scholarship applications are due before the application deadline.

2. Apply for admission

Completing the application

The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may start an application, save it, and return to it any time before submitting.

You will need to have:

Your educational history
A Visa or MasterCard for online payment of application fee. For most programs, a minimum, non-refundable $90 CDN application fee is required to submit your application.Refer to yourprogram pagefor specific fee information.
Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)

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3. After you apply

After submitting your online application, you will be notified by email if you are required to provide any additional supplemental documents.

Changing your application

If you need to make changes to an application that you have already submitted, submit your request, along with your full name and date of birth [email protected]

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If you applied using USask's common application system, you can log back into your profile to view the status of your application, required documents or the status of your sent documents.

Submit required documents

It is important to:

check your application status to learn what documents we will need to consider you for admission. You will also be able to see when items you submit have been received.
submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.

Commonly requested supplemental documents include:

Transcripts

Transcripts or report cards are used to calculate your admission average and to determine whether you have met or will meet prerequisite requirements for your program.

English language proficiency

You may be asked to show evidence that you are proficient in English to ensure you are prepared to study at USask. If you’ve taken a standardized test, you will need to arrange for your results to be sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan from the testing centre.

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Accept your offer

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Plan to start

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