About the course

The Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems major, with concentrations in Environmental Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, and Turfgrass Science, focuses on the science and practices associated with sustainable plant production and/or use within managed systems. Courses emphasize practices and concepts related to reducing environmental impact during production and in managed land use systems.

　　Concentrations focus on the production of ornamental and edible crops in controlled environments, greenhouses, nurseries and on farms, management practices for built landscapes and surfaces used for recreational and sporting activities, and the selection and management of ornamental trees, shrubs, grasses, native species, and plants and soils that perform ecosystem services in recreational, urban, and suburban settings to meet functional and aesthetic requirements. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and developing and applying knowledge to solve contemporary problems in individual and team approaches. Students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through internships. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Storrs
Fall (August), 2024	Storrs
Spring (January), 2025	Storrs
Fall (August), 2025	Storrs
Spring (January), 2026	Storrs

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Connecticut - Kaplan International

A strong academic foundation is the key to a successful admission application. International freshman applicants must complete secondary school (equivalent to U.S. grades 9-12) and be eligible to enter a university in their own country prior to the expected entry date to the University of Connecticut.

　　International applicants should have college preparatory coursework in the core subjects of English (if offered), mathematics, physical science, and social science reflected throughout their high school academic careers. Students applying to the school of Nursing or Engineering must have taken secondary school level physics and chemistry.

　　The personal essay is required and provides the applicant an opportunity to add a unique voice to the application as well as demonstrate writing ability.

　　Your submitted high school transcript(s) should include your senior classes, class rank (if applicable), and latest grades earned.

　　UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider.

　　The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5.

　　GPA - 3.0 GPA or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Connecticut - Kaplan International. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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