Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Science

Duration:3 years (Full time)

Intakes:January, May, October

Campus:UTAR Kampar

Level of Study:Undergraduate

Faculty:Faculty of Science (FSc)

Course Code:

About this course

Agricultural Science is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses essential aspects of agriculture and agronomy. Agriculture involves a holistic understanding of the techniques and efficient and careful management of resources for the sustainable production of animals and plants for human consumption. Agronomy included research and development that leads to improved production.

In UTAR, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agriculture Science students will learn the principles and applications of science, economics and management of animal and plant production, agribusiness, land and water management, and systems analysis. They will be introduced to the fundamental scientific concepts of agricultural production in order to understand the current issues faced by the industry as well as to develop novel technologies to assess and improve the agricultural sectors.

The students will be introduced to modern commercial scale farming involving agro-biodiversity, developement of higher yielding plant varieties that are tolerant to plant diseases and pests, improved fish and animal husbandry , enhancing downstream agriculture activities, and better understanding of the agro-ecosystem that promotes sustainable production.

There are special privileges offered only to Agricultural Science students, for instance, scholarhsip offered by agriculture-based giant corporates, such as Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, United Malacca Plantation Berhad, IOI Group and Kuok Foundation. The students will have international exposure opportunity in terms of student exchange or internship in renowned agriculture related university (e.g. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology). An agriculture park is available to support students’ learning in terms of field work and experiment as well. Besides, students studying Agricultural Science in UTAR will have the opportunity to interact with other biological science students.

Total Course Fees

RM45,000 (Local)
RM60,750 (International)

For scholarships enquiries please e-mail lokecl@utar.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

Core Courses:
  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Agricultural Policy
  • Agro-Biodiversity
  • Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience
  • Computer Systems and Applications
  • Ecology
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • English for Science
  • Introduction to Animal Science
  • MPU1*
  • National Language/Other Language
  • Plant Biology
  • Principles and Practices of Aquaculture
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies

Elective I – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organisation and Human Resource

 

Elective II – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Culture and Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology

 

Elective III – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management Principles
  • Leadership and Team Building
  • Organisational Behaviour

 

MPU 1* – Choose 1 course

  • Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students

 

National Language/Other Language – Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) – For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
  • Introduction to Japanese
  • Introduction to Korean
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
  • Introduction to Thai Language

Core Courses:

  • Agricultural Biotechnology
  • Agricultural Genetics
  • Agriculture Pest Management
  • Biostatistics
  • Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Toxicology
  • Industrial Training
  • Microbiology
  • MPU1**
  • Research Methodology
  • Soil Science

 

MPU 1** – Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students

 

Co-curriculum – Choose 1 course

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Music Performance
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ

Core Courses:

  • Aquatic Hatchery Technology
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Crop Production Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction Technology
  • Farm Management and Mechanization
  • Project
  • Weed Science Choose 1 Major Elective only
  • Agronomy#
  • Elective VII – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3
  • Elective VIII – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3
  • Aquaculture##
  • Elective IX – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3
  • Elective X – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3
  • Animal Science ###
  • Elective XI – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3
  • Elective XII – Choose 1 Course in Trimester 2 & 3

 

Elective VII# – Choose 2 course(s)

  • Agricultural and Food Industrial
  • Waste Management
  • Economic Botany
  • Horticulture Plant Pathology
  • Post-Harvest Technology

 

Elective VIII# – Choose 2 course(s)

  • Agribusiness
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Fundamental of Supply Chain Management
  • Plant Breeding

 

Elective IX# – Choose 2 course(s)

  • Agribusiness
  • Aquatic Reproduction Technology
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Fundamental of Supply Chain Management

 

Elective XI## – Choose 2 course(s)

  • Agricultural and Food Industrial Waste Management
  • Farm Animal Feed and Nutrition
  • Farm Animal Production and Management
  • Post-Harvest Technology Production of Farm Animal Products

 

Elective XII# – Choose 2 course(s)

  • Agribusiness
  • Aquatic Reproduction Technology
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Fundamental of Supply Chain Management

 

Co-curriculum – Choose 1 course

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Music Performance
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • STPM with Grade C in 2 Science subjects including Biology

OR

  • A-Level with Grade D in 2 Science subjects including Biology

OR

  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 Science subjects including Biology

OR

  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum of 70% in 6 subjects including Biology

OR

  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including Biology

OR

  • Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education including Biology

OR

  • Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

OR

  • Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning

OR

  • Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning

OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

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