Education in rural sciences is the teaching of agriculture, natural resources, and land management. At higher levels, agricultural education is primarily designed to prepare students for employment in the agricultural sector. Classes taught in an agricultural education curriculum may include horticulture, land management, turf-grass management, agricultural science, small animal care, machine and shop classes, health and nutrition, livestock management, and biology.

The program structure

The Bachelor of Rural Sciences diploma gives you agriculture-related capabilities you will need to become a leader in this swiftly growing international industry. A two-year associate's degree in agricultural sciences is also possible, but more often programs are offered as bachelor's degrees. It usually takes three years to complete a bachelor's degree. An on-the-job internship, usually held between the second and final year of study, is a great opportunity to put what you have learned into practice and gain global experience.

Agriculture is a broad field, so you can easily customize your degree with additional modules that suit your interests. However, most universities teach the basics of agricultural production, animal husbandry systems, anatomy and physiology of livestock, systems of crop production, harvest production and soil science, the principles of reproduction and genetics, modern agricultural issues, agricultural policy and law, etc. Universities studying Rural science are located in the USA, Canada, Australia and Finland. Best Universities: Florida A&M University, McNeice State University, Murray State University, University of Tasmania, Jaume I University, Curtin University, James Cook University of North Queensland.

Admission requirements: English Language Requirements: Students from countries where English is not their first language must achieve a minimum level of English proficiency. IELTS: 6.5 (no score below 6.0), TOEFL iBT: total score of 80 (minimum 19 in writing). Other requirements: It is desirable to have high scores in subjects such as biology, natural sciences, chemistry and mathematics. Studying these subjects will help ensure a smooth transition to university studies.

Financial Aid

Students interested in continuing career in agriculture will find a wide range of scholarship opportunities designed to help them complete their university education. Scholarships for students studying agriculture are as diverse as the field itself, covering everything from agriculture and pastoralism to agronomy, harvesting and soil science, food science, horticulture and plant pathology.

Agricultural professionals have access to a wide range of professional career opportunities, from farm and livestock management to scientific research, natural resource management and food safety management. Agriculture Scholarships are sponsored by a variety of sources including federal and state governments, professional associations, colleges and universities. Examples: USDA, USDA/Tribal Scholars Program, William Helms Scholarship Program.