Agriculture Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Science in Agriculture  programme is offered for full-time study on our Truro campus. Normally, students select a major during their first year and continue in that field of study until they graduate. Students interested in more than one discipline can pursue a double major.

Programme options

Any student at the Faculty of Agriculture can participate in a credit-based, agriculture internship course (AGRI 2001). This elective course can count toward your degree, and provide you with a learning opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge.   

Students completing an Honours Project will have the opportunity to discuss the possibilities of working with industry on this important learning journey.

The following Agriculture programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Agriculture

• Bachelor of Agriculture, with Major

• Agricultural Business (BSc Agr)

• Agricultural Economics (BSc Agr)

• Animal Science (BSc Agr)

• Aquaculture (BSc Agr)

• Environmental Sciences (BSc Agr)

• Integrated Environmental Management (BSc Agr)

• Plant Science (BSc Agr)

• Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) with Honours

• Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) with Double Major  

What you will learn

Experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities make Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture in Truro, N.S., the ideal place to study. It’s more than just a school, it’s a real-world environment where students put theory into practice. You’ll choose from a diverse selection of majors that combine the core disciplines of agricultural sciences with business management and innovative technology.  

The small class sizes and friendly atmosphere provide the perfect dynamic environment for high-quality learning, networking and friendships that last beyond graduation. This campus is a place of teaching excellence where friendships and agricultural skills are nurtured.

Careers

Agriculture in today's world is an interesting and challenging industry where you can have a real impact. This degree gives you the opportunity to study plant science, environmental science, international food business, aquaculture, and many more.

Possible careers include:

• Agribusiness management specialist

• Hatchery manager

• Horticulture Manager

• Soil and water conservationist

• Animal nutrition specialist

• Laboratory Manager  

Future studies may include programmes at the graduate level such as a Master of Science (Agriculture) or a PhD in Agricultural Sciences.