Overview

The Horticultural Sciences BSc program offered at University of Kentucky provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the production and management of plants and soils for food, fiber, forage, oil, recreation, landscaping and the enhancement of the human environment. Graduates have the technical and scientific skills as well as the communication, computational, leadership, and interpersonal capabilities necessary to function effectively as professionals.

Students will customize their courses to pursue the path that best fits their interests and career paths. Our program offers two areas of emphasis:

Horticulture & Plant Science

emphasizes coursework in botany, plant physiology and horticulture science as well as an undergraduate research experience

Horticultural Plant Production & Management

emphasizes horticultural production and business skills

Career opportunities

Horticulture students can find opportunities in career paths including:

Retail Horticulture
Horticulture Education
Horticulture Research
Horticulture Consulting
Recreational Facilities
Governmental Agencies, Leadership, Policy, Management
International Agricultural Development
Agribusiness Sales
Extension

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Agriculture, Food and Environment
Horticulture Professions
The Dynamics of Rural Social Life
Plants, Soils, & People: A Science Perspective
Plant Identification
Plant Production Systems
Soil Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 188 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
$60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts in English
English proficiency
Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores: ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837. Required for engineering programs and scholarships

Tuition Fee

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International

34140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34140 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34140 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13502 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lexington-Fayette

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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