Learn hands-on skills in our campus gardens
Whether your goal is to pursue a career right after graduation or continue on to degree studies, the Managed Landscapes program at Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture in Truro, N.S. will prepare you for the future. You'll find solutions to environmental challenges and do creative and meaningful things to landscapes that will improve the quality of other people’s lives.
Studies begin in the first year with required courses, allowing you to build your knowledge in plant identification and use, as well as landscape construction applications. This wide range of courses allows you to discover and develop your interests.
You’ll take five courses per term, on a wide range of topics, from entomology to horticulture engineering and surveying. In second year, you can choose an elective course that will allow you to focus on a subject of particular interest to you.
Sample courses:
- Wood Construction Techniques
- Greenhouse Crop Management
- Plant Propagation
You'll also be required to take these workplace readiness certificates, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Emergency First Aid, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)..
Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.
Download the Managed Landscapes Factsheet [PDF -1.5Mb]