Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America, Aberdeen

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075 / credit

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

About

Program Overview

The multidisciplinary Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems serves students interested in improving the sustainability of modern food and agricultural systems. The program prepares graduates to understand the interdisciplinary and systems-based aspects of sustainability and provides them with the knowledge, leadership skills, and experience required to excel in the agricultural and food systems professions.

Disciplines

College of Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

Career

Possible Career Options

This program prepares students for careers in agricultural production and food system management, rural and urban community services, education and development, as well as careers in agricultural, environmental, and economic policy and analysis.

Agricultural and Food Scientist

Forensic Science Technician

Animal Scientist

Food Scientists and Technologists

Plant Scientists

Soil Scientists

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,075

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- IELTS; or
- Duolingo English Test
If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas.
For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.