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Bachelor of Plant Science in Horticulture and Urban Agriculture

Moscow, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Plant Science (Horticulture and Urban Agriculture) at the University of Idaho, Taught in person on the Moscow campus within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

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

Explain key concepts in Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings
Relevant syllabus content includes: a 120-credit degree taken over 4 years
Combining university general-education requirements with core and elective courses in Horticulture and Urban Agriculture

Career outcomes

Agricultural Managers
Floral Designers
Supervisors of Landscaping
Lawn Service
And Groundskeeping Workers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Pesticide Handlers
Sprayers
And Applicators

Curriculum

A 120-credit degree taken over 4 years
Combining university general-education requirements with core and elective courses in Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
Full course lists are published in the University Catalog

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country
Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state)
Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school with a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (Admissions Office converts grades) and eligibility for university study in the home country, Transfer applicants 2.0 cumulative GPA on 14+ transferable credits (2.8 for College of Engineering transfers from out of state), Proof of funds (Certificate of Financial Responsibility with bank statement) for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 48

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the GPA and English proficiency requirements and last dates: Fall
Spring
Summer. Apply about three months ahead. Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD fee by card. Upload transcripts and English proof (the applicable IELTS score
Duolingo 100
TOEFL or PTE 48). Receive the admission decision. Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Bank statement and passport copy to get the I-20
Then apply for the F-1 visa. Allow time for travel and orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,225 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Moscow campus
Faculty or school	College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible first-year international students who attended secondary school outside the United States may apply for the competitive #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship. Applicants must submit a 500–1,000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video about intercultural learning; admission and a separate scholarship application are required.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.