Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Georgetown, Guyana
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) is offered by the Faculty of Agriculture at The University of Guyana, established 1977. Entry requires five CSEC General Proficiency (grades 1 or 11, or 111 from 1998) or five GCE O‑Levels including English and Mathematics, plus two passes from Agricultural Science, Biology/Human & Social Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics or Food & Nutrition. Alternatives include a Diploma in Agriculture, Associate of Science, a Trained Teacher's Certificate with science, or mature applicants (26+) who pass the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as agronomists, farm managers, extension officers, agribusiness specialists, and research technicians and consultancy.
Entry Requirements
Description
- At least five (5) subjects at the CSEC General Proficiency (grades 1 or 11, (or 111 from 1998) or five (5) subjects at GCE 'O' Level examinations, and must include English Language and Mathematics and passes in any two of the following subjects: Agriculture Science (either Double or Single Awards), either Biology or Human & Social Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physics and Food & Nutrition.
- The Diploma in Agriculture from the Guyana School of Agriculture or its equivalent.
- A Trained Teacher's Certificate with a specialization in Science and a minimum of 3 subjects at CSEC or equivalent inclusive of Mathematics and a Science subject.
- The Associate of Science from the University of Guyana or its equivalent.
- Persons of mature age (a minimum of 26 years in the calendar year of entry to the University) who do not meet the minimum requirements but who can satisfy the University with evidence of recent academic achievement and relevant experience and a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
