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    Plant Science

    Dalhousie University

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    Canada, Halifax

    University RankQS Ranking
    275

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    Campuses

    Agricultural Campus

    Truro

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 25,950  / year
    Next Intake September-2023

    Plant Science

    About

    Cultivate real-world skills

    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 Fertility and Nutrient Management
    • Research Methods in Agriculture


    Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.

    Download the Plant Science Fact Sheet - PDF [145Kb]

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Agriculture

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Career

    Plant science will prepare you for a variety of careers. You could work in education, post-secondary, government, research, agribusiness, consulting, farming, processing or marketing. Upon graduation you will be on your way to become a Professional Agrologist; you could find yourself in any of the following careers:

    • field or greenhouse manager
    • plant breeding and development
    • soil and water conservationist
    • soil science
    • pest management
    • service and support industries (product suppliers, consulting)

       

    Future studies may include programs at the graduate level such as a Master of Science (Agriculture) or a PhD in Agricultural Sciences. The plant science program also offers an honours stream to students interested in original research and the option of continuing their studies at the graduate level.

    Completion of this degree will make you eligible for Professional Agrology Membership (NSIA Nova Scotia Institute of Agrology; Agrology Agronomes Canada)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 25,950 

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose your program

    Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs to build an educational experience that is tailored to you. You can apply for up to three programs. You'll only be assessed for your second and third choices if you're not admitted to your first choice. 

    If you’re applying to the Faculty of Agriculture, please note all programs are located at the Agricultural campus in Truro, N.S.

    Please note: Some undergraduate programs require previous university experience (Dental Hygiene, Environmental Design Studies, Meteorology, Pharmacy and Social Work).

    Step 2: Review the requirements

    Once you’ve selected your program:

    1. Review the general admission requirements.
    2. Check if your program has additional requirements.
    3. If you’re applying from outside of Canada, make sure you meet the international equivalency requirements for your country.
    4. If English isn’t your first language, check the English language requirements.

    Step 3: Complete an application for admission

    Three years of secondary schooling is generally required to review for admission. For an initial assessment, first-semester or mid-year results (predicted where applicable) can be reviewed if your final year is still in progress.

    To start the application process, create an admission login ID and pin on Dal Online. Select your application type (see below) and your desired admission term.

    October 15 Applications open for admission the following September
    March 1 For entrance scholarship consideration
    April 1 International applicant deadline

    Please note: some programs have specific application deadlines.

    You can check your application status on Dal Online. For help throughout the application process, contact an advisor.

    Step 4: Pay the application fee

    To complete your application to undergraduate studies, you'll need to pay the $70 CAD application fee.

    Please be advised that fee payments must be made online. Dalhousie is unable to receive in-person payments until further notice.

    Step 5: Submit your required documents

    Each applicant must submit an official transcript, however your program may require supplemental forms and documentation.

    Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Canadian and US applicants can submit transcripts to admissions@dal.ca and international applicants can submit transcripts to international.admissions@dal.ca.

    If you are mailing your transcripts, please note that there may be a delay in processing your application. As our staff are working remotely, we are only able to access the mail once per week.

    Your transcripts must be in an original sealed envelope addressed to: 

    Registrar's Office, Dalhousie University
    Henry Hicks Academic Admin Building, Room 130
    6299 South Street
    PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2

    Please note: If you send first-semester or mid-year transcripts, you must also submit final results when they are issued. 

    If you are an applicant with a MyCreds/MesCertif, My eQuals or Digitary CORE account you can share your digital documents with us by selecting the 2nd Share option “Send my documents to a Registered Organization” and then select "Dalhousie University-Undergraduate and Professional programs" in the Recipient field. Helpful videos are available on the MyCreds site.

    Step 6: Apply for entrance awards

    Dalhousie offers a variety of entrance awards. To apply, you must submit your entrance award application before March 1 and:

    1. Complete and submit your application for admission
    2. Pay the $70 CAD application fee
    3. Meet the academic requirements
    March 1 Deadline to apply for entrance award consideration


    To begin, create your Net ID and password and log in to Dal Online to complete the application.

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