The organic production concentration is designed to create leaders in the field of organic and sustainable agriculture. Students will gain the knowledge and skills for production and management of organic cropping systems. Employment prospects include owning your own organic farm, consulting, agricultural extension, environmental education, government agencies, international agricultural development, and research. Careful selection of departmental courses and other electives in consultation with the assigned academic advisor will prepare graduates for the career of their choice. This concentration also prepares students with a strong interest in the science of organic crop production for graduate studies (M.S., Ph.D.) in horticulture, agronomy, or related disciplines. Classroom instruction is enhanced by the 90-acre Organic Crops Unit located near the University of Tennessee campus.

Study Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Knoxville , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 23, 2027.
About Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Entry Requirements
An international student is someone who will attend college in the United States on a visa (including F-1, H-4, L-2). You will need the following items in order to complete your application:
Note: If you are an international student coming to UT on an exchange program (J-1 visa), your application process is different from the steps below.
Required
- Go Vols application or the Common Application
- $50 application fee (Fee waivers are not available to international applicants.)
- Official transcript(s)
- English proficiency
- Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) if you attend a high school in the United States
Optional
- Recommendation letters (academic, professional, or personal)
- Supporting statement
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 70
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
How to Apply for Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Organic Production Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
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