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Plant Science (DipTech) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

When you study Plant Science at Dalhousie, you’ll gain a solid understanding of plants, their uses and management all while studying at Dalhousie's beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. This two-year innovative program combines plant science with business management, giving you the skiils you need for a successful career in plant-based industries.

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

What you will study

In your first year, you’ll take courses that build foundational knowledge in plant production and business, including several plant production courses that provide hands-on experience growing plants on our campus farm.

Career pathways

With a Diploma in Technology Plant Science, you’ll graduate with the hands-on training, technical knowledge, and business skills needed to start a career in the agriculture, food production, and environmental sectors. of graduates are employed within six months

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 60% Academic English 12 Academic Math 11 Academic Chemistry 11 One of: Academic Biology 10 or Academic Science 10 Four additional academic grade 12 subjects This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. Learn more Plant Science at Dal Learn about our faculty, staff, and research opportunities. Our faculty and staff Our research

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.

Intake: September

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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