BS in Agriculture in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) is a four-year degree program designed to provide students with the technical knowledge in crop raising, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, integrated pest management, seed conditioning and technology and other areas related to production and quality control in the food and fiber industry. It also teaches students about livestock raising and managing a farm and agribusiness. The BS in Agriculture program helps students understand modern farming by teaching them the process and techniques in identifying, diagnosing, and analyzing problems and in designing, packaging, and applying technologies needed in the development and conservation of agriculture and food system resources.

Students who satisfactorily completed the first two years shall be awarded the Certificate of Agriculture Science (CAS) which the students may use for immediate employment or application for TESDA Skills Certification subject to the requirements of the specific TESDA Training Regulation being applied for.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in Agriculture are encouraged to take the Agri-Fishery Arts Strand under the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. This strand provides various topics in Animal Production, Crop Production, Landscaping, Food Processing, and Fisheries. Learning these basic topics beforehand will be useful in college.

Subjects and Curriculum

Crop Science
Crop Protection
Animal Science
Soil Science
Agricultural Extension and Communication
Agricultural Economics and Marketing
Introduction to Agriculture
Fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering
Introduction to Ecological Agriculture

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)

and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of Agriculture are expected to be able to:

Create and implement the development of agricultural plans and programs
Understand and apply agricultural productivity and sustainability in national, regional, and global development context
Participate in agricultural production and post-production activities
Promote sound agricultural technologies to different clients
Use information technology tools to solve agricultural problems

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in a farm, plant, laboratory, or other corporations and establishments that will provide more practical experience in agriculture.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Licensed Agriculturist in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in Agriculture needs to pass the Agriculturist Licensure Examination. The examination is conducted by the Board of Agriculture under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Agriculture may pursue a career path in a farm, plant, laboratory, or other corporations and establishments that are part of the agricultural industry. They may apply for roles such as a horticulturist, irrigation specialist, and commercial farm manager.

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Reviews of BS in Agriculture graduates:

E. H.

◈ Studied BS in Agriculture
◈ At Visayas State University
◈ Graduated 2003

Why did I choose Agriculture: I did not choose this course, only that I have no choice because my parents are not capable of sending me to college and an scholarship was offered but they will choose the course to take. Unfortunately, it was agriculture but my preference was Accountancy.

About my college education: In agriculture, the difficult part for me is the topics in taxonomy where we have memories by heart scientific names of crops and animals. The enjoyable part is soil sampling, soil analysis and harvesting of crops. The boring part are the lectures with boring professors and the interesting part is the determination of required nutrition for each to attain the highest yield together with the familiarization of planting technique and the variety of a crop.

The traits and attitudes that are required is I think, perseverance, passion in farming and positive outlook.

My current job: I am now working as Associate Admin Officer. My tasks are mainly on accounting like reviewing invoices, issuing voucher and cheque, reviewing liquidations both from colleagues and partners and other administrative tasks.

My job now is far from what I have studied but I just what to share that after graduation I worked as agriculture technician but it is not fulfilling so I find ways to get accounting course while working so I can pursue what is in my heart at the beginning. And when start working as cashier in an NGO I found my happiness and realize this is really my passion not agriculture

Am I using what I learned in college: I was able to use what I learned in college when I worked as agriculture technician. Like for instance the technology in growing sweet potato and providing technical support to farmers in terms of planting the right crop according to the type of soil they have in the farm. Planting technique of sweetpotato with it's required fertilizers and the suitable type of soil

How long did it take to find a job: I got the job as agriculture technician one month after graduation.

Do I recommend studying Agriculture: I do not have much to say in this part because I was not successful in using my course to get a fulfilling job. It was not my preference.

Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course: Be sure you have interest in farming, like planting crops or raising farm animals. It is not an easy course to take but if you have the passion in this field, you will surely love it.

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