Overview

Expand your expertise in turfgrass science and business management and maximize your career potential with a Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science from Pennsylvania State University.

In addition to covering such topics as pesticides, turfgrass breeding, genetics, and plant nutrition and fertility, the program also encompasses soil science and water quality course work.

The online bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science is also designed to sharpen your skills in such areas as business management, communications, and basic and applied sciences.

Careers

The Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science was created for golf course and sports field professionals who want to take their careers to the next level. Those with a degree in turf management can work in a variety of positions, including:

golf course superintendent

athletic field manager

grounds manager or foreman

industry sales

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agribusiness Problem Solving

Turfgrass Insect Pest Management

Turfgrass Cultural Systems

Turfgrass Disease Management

Turf and Ornamental Weed Control

Golf Course Irrigation and Drainage

Turfgrass Pesticides

The Turfgrass

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 4 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Submit official documents by mail

Tuition Fee

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International

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

15510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7755 USD per semester during 24 months.

If you have 60 or more credits: $8,371 per semester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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