Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Horticulture program (BSA-H) provides a strong foundation in the theories and concepts of plant breeding, nursery management, soil and animal science. The program also includes topics in agricultural research, crop production, protection, animal nutrition and soil fertility management.
The program aims to produce graduates who are competent in carrying out jobs related to horticulture.
Admission requirements for the BSA in Horticulture program in the Philippines
- Must have the original and photocopy of the high school report card (form 138)
- Must have recommendation from High school principal and guidance counsellor
- Must have most recent medical and dental health record
- Must take and pass the college entrance examination
- Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
- Must have a certificate of good moral character
- Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal
- Must have a copy of the high school diploma
- One 2”x 2” copy of latest photo
Duration of the BSA in Horticulture program in the Philippines
The BSA in Horticulture program takes 4 years to complete.
Subjects included in the BSA in Horticulture program
- Principles and Practices of Plant Breeding, Propagation and Nursery Management
- Special Topics related to Thesis or Practicum/ Field Practice
- Slaughter of Animals and Processing of Their Products
- General Economics w/ Taxation & Agrarian Reform
- Introduction to Livestock and Poultry Production
- Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Approaches and Practices in Pest Management
- Post Harvest Handling and Seed Technology
- Soil Fertility Conservation and Management
- Agricultural Extension and Communication
- Beneficial Arthropods and Micro Organism
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Engineering
- Basics of Project Study and Development
- Basic Computer Concept and Application
- Philippine History, Roots & Development
- Gen. Sociology w/ Population Education
- Soil Survey, Classification and Land Use
- Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Pilipino
- Agricultural Economics and Marketing
- Introduction to Ecological Agriculture
- Management of Extension Programs
- Study and Thinking Skills in English
- General Physiology and Toxicology
- Methods of Agricultural Research
- Introduction to Animal Science
- Animal Nutrition and Feeding
- Principles of Crop Production
- Principles of Crop Protection
- Practices of Crop Production
- Introduction to Humanities
- Introduction to Agriculture
- Fundamentals of Algebra
- Principles of Soil Science
- Writing in the Discipline
- General Psychology
- General Chemistry
- General Biology
- General Physics
- Trigonometry
- Colloquium
- Genetics
What are the career opportunities for graduates of BSA in Horticulture in the Philippines?
- Horticulturist
- Horticulture Exterior Gardener
- Biological Science Technician
- Horticulture Interior Laborer
- Extension Field Specialist
- Plant Nursery Manager
- Landscape Supervisor
- Landscape Inspector
- Landscape Specialist
- Assistant Researcher
- Landscape Designer
- Groundskeeper
- Commercial Lawn Spray Supervisor
- Utility Forester
- Field Manager
- Academician
- Researcher
