BSc Agriculture (BScAg)

Short Description

A four-year undergraduate agriculture degree focused on modern farming systems, agricultural science, research, and rural development.

Description

The BSc Agriculture programme at Far-Western University is designed to produce technically competent agricultural professionals capable of addressing food security, sustainable farming, agribusiness, and rural development challenges. The curriculum integrates core agricultural sciences with practical fieldwork, laboratory training, community engagement, and research. Students gain exposure across agronomy, horticulture, animal science, soil science, plant protection, agricultural economics, extension, agribusiness, and emerging technologies such as GIS and precision farming. The programme concludes with a research-oriented mini thesis or supervised practical attachment.

Curricular Structure

Programme Overview

• Duration: 4 years
• Semesters: 8
• Total Credits: 166
• Structure: Theory, practicals, fieldwork, and final-year research/attachment

First Year – First Semester

First Year – Second Semester

Second Year – Third Semester

Second Year – Fourth Semester

Third Year – Fifth Semester

Third Year – Sixth Semester

Fourth Year – Seventh Semester

Fourth Year – Eighth Semester

Grand Total Credits: 166

Salient Features

• Strong practical and field-based learning
• Coverage of all major agricultural sub-disciplines
• Emphasis on sustainability, climate resilience, and rural development
• Research-oriented final year
• Scholarships targeted at regional inclusion and equity
• Delivered under Far-Western University Faculty of Agriculture

Eligibility

• Intermediate / 10+2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics)
• OR Diploma in Agriculture
• Minimum 50% or C+ grade

Admission Criteria

• Mandatory entrance examination conducted by FWU Faculty of Agriculture
• Application via official portal or campus submission

Entrance Examination Structure

Fee

• Tuition Fee: As prescribed by Far-Western University and respective campuses
• Scholarships: 25% reserved seats for targeted groups within Sudurpaschim Province

Admission Process

• Meet academic eligibility
• Submit application (online or in person)
• Appear in entrance examination
• Merit-based selection
• Complete enrollment at chosen campus

Job Prospects

Graduates are prepared for professional and technical roles such as:

• Agriculture Officer
• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Agronomist
• Horticulture Officer
• Livestock Development Officer
• Agribusiness Manager
• Farm Manager
• Research Assistant
• Development Project Officer

Employment spans government agencies, NGOs/INGOs, agribusiness firms, cooperatives, research institutions, and self-employment.

Prospect Careers

• Agriculture Officer
• Agricultural Researcher
• Extension and Rural Development Specialist
• Agripreneur
• Agricultural Consultant