Agriculture Science

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, usually abbreviated as B.Sc.(Agri.) is the first undergraduate degree awarded by Agricultural Universities and colleges. The program is 4 years of study above Grade 12 High School graduation.

The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree differs from a B.Sc. degree in that the courses focus on agriculture. For example, the student will study agricultural economics rather than economics. Like engineering or forestry, agricultural science courses are infused with practicality.
The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree is normally not a general degree but requires specialization. For example, majoring in animal science, plant protection, soil science or agricultural engineering.

The curriculum is very broad and inter-disciplinary consisting of courses in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Economics, Extension education, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Animal Husbandry apart from supporting courses in Basic Sciences, Humanities and Agricultural Engineering.

The program also includes a compulsory 1 semester of internship Rural Agricultural Work Experience, RAWE. Most of the courses are infused with practicality with emphasis on 'hands on' experience and 'learning by doing'.
Now a days 8th semester includes Agricultural Experience Learning Programme (AELP) giving hands on experience.