About the course

The multidisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) serves students interested in improving the sustainability of modern food and agricultural systems. This major prepares graduates to understand the interdisciplinary and systems-based aspects of sustainability and provides them with the knowledge, leadership skills, and experiences required to excel in agricultural and food systems professions. A degree in SAFS prepares students for a broad range of careers related to agricultural production (including plant, animal, and biofuels) and food system management, rural and urban community services, education and development, as well as careers in agricultural, environmental, and economic policy and analysis. Employers may include private industry, local, state and federal government, public service agencies, non-profit organizations, nature preserves, community organizations, or any other group that aims to produce, distribute, or improve access to food, to improve the quality and/or sustainability of food or food systems, to improve human health related to diet and nutrition, to work towards social justice related to food access or hunger, or to develop policy or social structures related to food or food systems. The SAFS major also prepares students for graduate studies in a wide range of fields related to agriculture, food, water, and energy systems. 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	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2024	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2024	Edinburg
Fall (August), 2024	Edinburg
Spring (January), 2025	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2025	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2025	Edinburg
Fall (August), 2025	Edinburg
Spring (January), 2026	Edinburg
Summer (June), 2026	Edinburg
Summer (July), 2026	Edinburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

Submit your high school transcript or high school equivalency certificate. Make sure it indicates your diploma, class rank, class size, and GPA (If applicable).

　　The minimum test scores to be considered for admissions

　　TOEFL 61 (IBT, IBT Home or IBT Paper edition, IBT MyBest Scores)

　　IELTS 6

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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 Texas - Rio Grande Valley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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