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BS Sustainable Food Systems at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Feed the world. Protect the planet. As the world's population swells over 10 billion people, we need leaders to face the daunting challenge of how to sustainability feed the world.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: PLSC145 Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems; MATH114 College Mathematics and Statistics OR; UNIV101 First Year Seminar; APEC150 Economics of Agriculture and Natural Resources; ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; ENWC205 Insects and Society.

Career pathways

Career options: Food entrepreneur, Hydroponics specialist, Extension agent, Greenhouse grower, Nursery technician, Urban farmer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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