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Bachelor of Plant and Soil Science

Florida A&M University

  • Tallahassee, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Florida A&M University campus

About the program

The programme covers soil science, Horticulture and agronomy, With courses such as soil fertility, Floriculture and crop physiology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Plant and Soil Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Agronomist
  • College professor
  • Conservation planner
  • Cotton specialist
  • Crop consultant
  • Crop production specialist
  • Custom applicator
  • Environmental technician
  • Golf course superintendent
  • Greenhouse or nursery management
  • Plant propagator
  • Precision agriculture specialist

Curriculum

  • 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree combining True Blue Core general education with the Plant and Soil Science major. Courses include Orientation in Agriculture
  • Principles of Agribusiness
  • Introduction to Animal Science
  • Elements of Plant Science
  • Fundamentals of Soil Science
  • Crop Ecophysiology
  • Plant Protection
  • Plant Propagation
  • General Biology II
  • Genetics
  • Introductory General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation
  • 4 English
  • 4 math
  • 3 science
  • 3 social science
  • 2 foreign language units
  • Recalculated GPA 3.0 or better
  • SAT or ACT
  • Essay and two recommendations.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES member), 4 English, 4 math, 3 science, 3 social science, 2 foreign language, 2 elective units, SAT/ACT (school codes 5215 / 0726), 500-word essay, Two recommendations, International Student Financial Statement, Transfer applicants with 30+ credits need 2.5 GPA (2.0 with 60+ credits).

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check current admissions requirements and application deadlines. The I-20 request is due 15 November (spring) or 15 May (fall). Submit the online admissions application and pay the 35 USD application fee. Send a NACES course-by-course credential evaluation
  2. SAT or ACT scores (codes 5215 / 0726)
  3. A 500-word essay
  4. Two recommendations and an English test score. Return the International Student Financial Statement. After admission
  5. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$19,431 USD
Application fee$35 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusTallahassee main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Agricultural and Food Sciences
DepartmentPlant and Soil Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.