$25,005 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Horticulture Science - Urban Ecosystems
- BSc in Horticulture Science - Urban Ecosystems (Major) Marketing at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is offered for 4 years.
- This program is offered on a full-time and on-campus basis.
- The Bachelor of Horticulture Science Urban Ecosystems Major is the only undergraduate degree in North America dedicated to the study of urban ecosystems.
- At KPU, the Urban Ecosystems Major is an interdisciplinary program that combines horticulture, ecology, design, biology, chemistry, mathematics, business, and student-selected electives from the breadth of courses offered throughout KPU.
- Students synthesize the science and practice of horticulture to resolve community, industry, and research-related problems in urban environments. Innovation and creative critical thinking are important essential skills that students gain through applied research projects.
- The college program recognizes the significant role of plants in promoting human health and well-being in the urban environment. The program is built around the concept of "learning from experience".
- Students will be undertaking projects that cover a range of interdisciplinary topics such as ecosystem inventory, assessment and monitoring, urban agriculture, urban forests, and climate change adaptation, watershed, riparian and natural areas policy, planning and management, as well as small scales landscape interventions such as designing biodiverse roof ecosystems and walls, and creating, restoring, and managing wildlife and pollinator habitat.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $12169 | $12169 | $12169 | $12169 |
| Others fees | $334 | $334 | $334 | $334 |
| Total fees | $12503 | $12503 | $12503 | $12503 |
| Total Fees | $25005 | $25005 | $25005 | $25005 |
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 | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Students must require one of the following:
- Indian Senior School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Certificate
- Higher School Certificate
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or All India Senior School Certificate
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.