Bachelor of Science in Agronomy

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agronomy program (BSA-AGRO) is designed to provide knowledge and skills in agroforestry and environmental management. The program includes topics in plant science, animal science, landscape and environmental management. It aims to answer the problems related to agriculture involved in research, production, extension and entrepreneurship in every region of the Philippines.

Admission requirements for BS in Agriculture major in Agronomy program in the Philippines

• Must have the original and photocopy of the high school report card (form 138)
• Must have recommendation from High school principal and guidance counsellor
• Must have most recent medical and dental health record
• Must take and pass the college entrance examination
• Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
• Must have a certificate of good moral character
• Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal
• Must have a copy of the high school diploma
• One 2"x 2" copy of latest photo

Duration of BSA in Agronomy program in the Philippines
The BSA in Agronomy program takes 4 years to complete.

Subjects included in the BSA in Agronomy program

• Advanced Forage and Pasture Management and Utilization
• Research Planning and Manuscript Preparation
• Physiological Aspects of Crop Production
• Field Crop Production and Management
• Undergraduate Seminar in Agronomy
• Fundamentals of Farming Systems
• Fundamentals of Crop Production
• Special Topic/Research Problem
• Graduate Seminar in Agronomy
• Advanced Legume Production
• Applied Field Crop Physiology
• Practicum in Crop Production
• Advanced Cropping Systems
• Advanced Cereal Production
• Manuring of Field Crops
• Undergraduate thesis
• Root Crop Production
• Forage and Pasture
• Legume Production
• Cropping Systems
• Cereal Production
• Seed Technology
• Annual Fibers
• Root Crops

Career opportunities for graduates of BSA in Agronomy program in the Philippines

• Dairy and poultry scientists
• Agricultural producers
• Agricultural scientists
• Sales Agronomist
• Field Agronomist
• Animal breeders
• Lab technicians
• Crop scientists
• Seed analysts
• Soil classifiers
• Consultants
• Researchers

 
Culled from: finduniversity