Bachelor of Science Agrotechnology (Crop Science) With Honour

The program is offered by the Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu starting 2014/2015 session. It is one of the prevalent programs of choice by students. Crop Science program focuses on the study of the plant to increase its productivity by giving special emphasis in understanding the structure, anatomy and classification of crop plants, genetic and plant breeding, plant physiology, cropping systems, crop production technology, soil science, agricultural mechanization, precision farming technology, control of pest, disease and weed in agriculture and seed technology. The main objective of this program is to generate and disseminate knowledge for agricultural development in various fields of crop science.

Career Opportunities

  • Farm Manager
  • Officers in Private Sectors & Government Agencies
  • Researcher / Scientist
  • Entrepreneur

Focus Fields

  1. Plant Taxonomy
  2. Breeding Genetics
  3. Plant Physiology
  4. Planting System
  5. Soil Science
  6. Agricultural Machinery
  7. Agricultural Technology
  8. Pest & Disease Management
  9. Post-harvest Technology
  10. Seed Technology

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

  •  Acquire Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Melayu and pass the History subjects, and;
  • Acquire Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least CGPA 2.00 with Grade C in three (3) subjects including General Studies; or;
  • Pass the Matriculation-KPM/ Foundation Science in UM/ Foundation Science in UKM/ Foundation in UiTM and obtain at least CGPA 2.00; or;
  • Pass STAM – Obtained at least Jayyyid Rank; or;
  • Acquire a Diploma or other qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Public University Senate.

 

Program Specific Requirements

STPM (Science)
  1. Pass the STPM with at least a Grade C (2.00) in the following subjects:
    • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

Matriculation (Science)
  1. Pass the matriculation/ foundation with at least a Grade C (2.00) in the following subjects:
    • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

STPM/ Matriculation (Non-Science)
  1. Pass the STPM/ Matriculation (Non-Science) with at least Grade C (2.00) in the following subjects:
    • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

Diploma/ Equivalent
  1. Possess a Diploma in a field related to the course applied for; or;
  2. Have other qualifications that are recognised as equivalent and certified by the University Senate; and;
  3. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

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