Diploma in Technology Plant Science

In this two-year diploma program youll become well-grounded in everything from plant propagation to soil science and entomology. Youll also be exposed to a variety of business courses and concepts giving you practical skills and basic insight into running your own agricultural business. Youll do all of this and more at Dalhousies beautiful Agricultural Campus in Truro N.S. In plant science youll gain more than a theoretical knowledge of plants. Youll learn how to solve problems get insight into diagnostics and holistically analyze systems. Youll see first-hand how environmental factors affect plant growth and discover how you can control and improve them. Youll also learn how to grow a plant-dependent business and graduate knowing your education sets you apart from the rest. First-year students begin by completing required courses to build knowledge in bio-sciences plant production techniques and business fundamentals. Youll have the opportunity to discover and develop your interests through course and lab work. In your second year youll choose from a wide variety of elective courses to tailor your education to your personal interests.

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.