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Plant Science (BSc Agr) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Cultivate knowledge and practical skills to improve plant health, food production, and environmental sustainability. Plants play a vital role in food production, environmental health, and human well-being. In Plant Science, you will learn how plants contribute to food, feed, fuel, fibre, and other essential products while exploring ways to support sustainable agricultural systems

Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

You will build a strong foundation in plant sciences that links with biological and agricultural sciences, providing knowledge and skills to become a professional agrologist or continue your studies in a graduate program.

Career pathways

Plant Science prepares you for careers across agriculture, food production, and environmental sectors. The program develops scientific, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a variety of careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc. (Agr) Degree Major in Plant Science Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12* Three additional academic subjects * If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie. Learn more Plant Science at Dal Learn about our dedicated faculty and staff and explore our research areas. Faculty and staff Key research areas Opportunities

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

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