A Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agriculture is a four-year undergraduate degree that prepares students in various aspects of agricultural sciences. This includes crop production, soil science, animal husbandry, agribusiness, biotechnology, and agricultural engineering.

Key Features of BSc Agriculture in Bangladesh:

1. Program Duration & Structure

• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)

• Includes both theoretical coursework and practical/lab work

• Some universities offer internship or fieldwork in the final year

2. Core Subjects

• Agronomy

• Soil Science

• Horticulture

• Entomology

• Plant Pathology

• Agricultural Economics

• Genetics and Plant Breeding

• Agricultural Extension

• Animal Science

• Agricultural Engineering

3. Major Universities Offering BSc Agriculture

• Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh

• Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka

• Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU), Sylhet

• Khulna Agricultural University (KAU)

• Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)

• Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU), Dinajpur

• Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) – Offers some agriculture-related programs

4. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

• Government agricultural departments

• NGOs and development projects

• Agribusiness firms

• Research institutions

• Teaching and academia

• Higher studies (MS, PhD, etc.)

5. Admission Requirements

• Must have a science background in HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent

• Competitive entrance exam for public universities

• GPA requirements vary by university