Crop scientists contribute to global food security by increasing local and global food production, developing new crop varieties, and protecting plants from disease and environmental stresses. Discover alternatives to traditional cropping systems and learn to improve the quality and nutrition of crops that feed the world.

What you will learn

Crop Science is the study of agricultural issues and challenges, including

• resource use consistent with sustainable production of food, feed, fibre and fuel
• production, processing and marketing of high quality food and non-food products
• research
• development and implementation of innovative and efficient production
• processing and marketing systems.

Crop Science integrates a broad range of disciplines, including genetics, pathology, crop quality and biotechnology, leading to the development of superior varieties of horticulture and field crops.

Required high school classes

• Senior Biology
• Senior Chemistry
• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

Learn how we calculate your admission average.

If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

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