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In this two-year diploma program, you'll become well-grounded in everything from plant propagation to soil science and entomology. You’ll also be exposed to a variety of business courses and concepts, giving you practical skills and basic insight into running your own agricultural business. You’ll do all of this and more at Dalhousie’s beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S.
In plant science, you’ll gain more than a theoretical knowledge of plants. You’ll learn how to solve problems, get insight into diagnostics, and holistically analyze systems. You’ll see first-hand how environmental factors affect plant growth and discover how you can control and improve them. You’ll also learn how to grow a plant-dependent business and graduate knowing your education sets you apart from the rest.
First-year students begin by completing required courses to build knowledge in bio-sciences, plant production techniques and business fundamentals. You'll have the opportunity to discover and develop your interests through course and lab work. In your second year you’ll choose from a wide variety of elective courses to tailor your education to your personal interests.
Between your first and second years, you can choose to take the Plant Science Techniques (PLSC 0202) work term course. You’ll gain valuable work experience in a real-life setting while receiving course credit towards your diploma. To qualify, you successfully complete your first year of the diploma.
Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.
Download the Plant Science Fact Sheet [PDF -1.5Mb]
Faculty of Agriculture
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
This diploma program strongly advocates practical skills, creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial approach. You’ll gain the skills you need to confidently build a career in your area of interest. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for any of the following careers:
Future studies may include taking the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in your area of interest or the Bachelor of Technology in Small Business Management.
Tuition Fee
CAD 25,950Application Fee
CAD 70Dalhousie 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).
Once you’ve selected your program:
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 |
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| 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.
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.
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.
Dalhousie offers a variety of entrance awards. To apply, you must submit your entrance award application before March 1 and:
| March 1 | Deadline to apply for entrance award consideration |
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To begin, create your Net ID and password and log in to Dal Online to complete the application.
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