Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Science with an Agronomy Option 48 months Undergraduate Program By Oregon State University |Top Universities

Bachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Science with an Agronomy Option

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# 37QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Crop science involves growing, protecting, developing and improving plants that supply the world's food, livestock feed, fuels, seed-based industrial raw materials, soil and watershed protection, lawns, turf and wildlife crops. Soil science is an applied science that builds upon a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, geology and physics. Students who like science and the challenge of solving problems can do it all in soil science. Agronomy option Studying agronomy provides you with the knowledge and understanding to contribute directly to the sustainable production and quality of food, feed for animals, and fiber, seed and bio energy crops. Working to improve plants is a key element in the effort to feed the world's growing population and crops play an ever-growing role in renewable energy production. As a student working towards an agronomy degree, you will take background courses in chemistry and biology and further your studies in plant nutrition, integrated pest management, and crop production. Courses in ecology, conflict resolution, and agricultural business management will round out your education. Recent graduates focusing on agronomy have gone on to work with the USDA or agricultural support companies, or have returned to family farms and ranches armed with the experience and knowledge needed to manage these businesses in the 21st century, or have gone on to study graduate-level agronomy at Oregon State and other universities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Crop science involves growing, protecting, developing and improving plants that supply the world's food, livestock feed, fuels, seed-based industrial raw materials, soil and watershed protection, lawns, turf and wildlife crops. Soil science is an applied science that builds upon a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, geology and physics. Students who like science and the challenge of solving problems can do it all in soil science. Agronomy option Studying agronomy provides you with the knowledge and understanding to contribute directly to the sustainable production and quality of food, feed for animals, and fiber, seed and bio energy crops. Working to improve plants is a key element in the effort to feed the world's growing population and crops play an ever-growing role in renewable energy production. As a student working towards an agronomy degree, you will take background courses in chemistry and biology and further your studies in plant nutrition, integrated pest management, and crop production. Courses in ecology, conflict resolution, and agricultural business management will round out your education. Recent graduates focusing on agronomy have gone on to work with the USDA or agricultural support companies, or have returned to family farms and ranches armed with the experience and knowledge needed to manage these businesses in the 21st century, or have gone on to study graduate-level agronomy at Oregon State and other universities.

Admission requirements

6+

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More programs from the university

Oregon State University’s 200 undergraduate degree programs are offered across its 11 colleges:

    Agricultural sciences
    Business
    Earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences
    Education
    Engineering
    Forestry
    Liberal arts
    Pharmacy
    Public health and human sciences
    Science
    Veterinary medicine

How to apply

Students who meet the academic and language requirements outlined here can opt for direct entry, while students who need an extra nudge to meet the GPA and language requirements may choose to undergo preliminary training on a ‘pathway program’ at Oregon State before they begin their course.

Oregon State University’s  catalogue of over 80 graduate programs covers a variety of fields, including:

    Applied economics
    Soil science
    Applied anthropology
    Zoology
    And many more.


Oregon State University offers assistantships to help students fund graduate school. To enroll as a graduate assistant, you are required to work 156 hours during a period of 13 weeks for a monthly salary of approximately US$3,800.

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