Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons)

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons) program is structured to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in various aspects of agriculture, including crop cultivation, integrated pest management, seed conditioning, agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and agricultural technology. With a focus on both theory and practical applications, the curriculum aims to equip students with the technical expertise required for success in the food and fiber industry. Students will learn to analyze challenges faced by farmers and develop sustainable solutions within the constraints of available resources. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience through practical training, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. By the end of the program, graduates will emerge as competent professionals capable of integrating agricultural principles into farming operations. 

Any one of these:

1. Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) (10+2) with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; and possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;
    
2. Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;
    
3. Matriculation/ Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;
    
4. A Diploma (Level 4, Malaysian Qualification Framework) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.

English Proficiency Requirements (Interntational Students):

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 or its equivalent.

If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program.

The following are the modules studied in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons) program:

• Soil Science & Conservation
• Introductory Crop Physiology
• Introductory Microbiolog
• Elective: Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization or Malay Language Communication 2 
• Weed Management 
• English I
• English II 
• Elective: Ethnic Relations or Malaysian Studies 3 
• Principles of Genetics and Plant Breeding 
• Introduction to BioChemistry 
• Crop Diseases and Management 
• Agricultural Extension 
• Entomology 
• Medicinal & Aromatic Crops
• Elective: Principles of Landscape Plants and Design or Principles of Crop Science 
• Farm Machinery and Power
• Food Crop
• Leadership Skills and Human Relations 
• Fundamental of Horticulture
• Introduction of Computer Application 
• Plant Pathology
• Introduction to Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Production
• Community Service
• Principles of Agronomy
• Entrepreneurship
• Agricultural Economics
• Processing of Agricultural Produce
• Research Methodology
• Elective: Introduction to Agroforestry or Food Science or Integrated Organic Systems
• Crop Process Engineering
• Seed Technology
• Introduction to Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering & Structures
• Protected Agriculture
• Industrial Training
• Research Project I 
• Research Project II
• Food Crops