The public horticulture concentration is intended for students interested in professional careers that promote horticulture and emphasize people, their education, and their enjoyment of plants. Such careers include director of a botanical garden or park; city or urban horticulturist; extension agent, teacher, educational director, or program coordinator; professional garden writer/editor or publication manager; horticulture therapist; public garden curator; and plant collections manager. Technical electives allow students to concentrate in specialties of their interest while encouraging the development of strong communication skills. Students are encouraged to earn a minor degree in a supportive field such as education, communications, or journalism, or earn a Non-Profit Management Certificate. A minimum grade point average of 2.25 is required for all plant sciences courses taken in the major.
Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
The Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Knoxville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 23, 2027.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture 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 – Public Horticulture Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
How to Apply for Bachelor of Plant Sciences in Plant Sciences – Public Horticulture Concentration at University of Tennessee Knoxville
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