Bachelor of Science [B.S] Horticulture - Landscape Horticulture
- BSc in Horticulture - Landscape Horticulture at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Courses prepare Horticulture graduates for the following careers: nursery manager, landscape designer, landscape installer, landscape maintenance, interior landscaping, plant propagator, city or state horticulturist, extension horticulturist, horticulture writer, horticulture teacher, florist shop manager, greenhouse manager, vegetable producer, orchard manager, chemical company representative, seed company representative or retail garden center manager.
- Horticulture is the art or practice of growing plants for food, beauty, comfort, and source materials. Those who wish to become professional horticulturists must pursue a B.Sc. Horticulture course. Horticulture is the section of Agricultural Science that mostly deals with ways to cultivate vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs and maintain gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, landscaping, and ornamental trees.
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The course teaches everything about a plant, from a seed to a fully grown plant and its care. The scientific knowledge imparted helps to enhance their growth and productivity. The course has many aspects borrowed from Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, and other fields. Over six semesters, students are taught everything they need to know related to plants.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 | $32810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 |
| Other fees | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 | $4884 |
| Total Fees | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 | $38894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1370 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 30 | 36 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must graduate from a U.S. high school.
- Students must have their foreign transcripts evaluated by an independent credentials evaluator.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.
TOEFL, PTE, and IELTS scores are only considered official when they are sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).