About the course

The goal of sustainable agriculture and food systems is to meet society?s food and fiber needs in a way that ensures clean air, water and thriving ecosystems for future generations. Sustainable agriculture and food systems at UNH is the study of the biological, ecological, economic and social components of agroecosystems. The B.S. degree program provides an interdisciplinary experience with an emphasis on systems thinking. Students will gain a broad base of knowledge and experience in modern agricultural and food systems and a strong foundation in the biological sciences.

　　Our B.S. degree program is ideal for students interested in developing both a broad base of knowledge and experience in modern agricultural and food systems, and a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Each student develops their own customized emphasis area within sustainable agriculture and food systems: agroecology, horticulture, animal agriculture, agriculture and food systems policy, and entrepreneurship are some examples. Most of our students also gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research taking place at our top-notch agricultural research facilities including two working dairy farms, horticulture and agronomy farms, greenhouses, and the UNH brewing science laboratory.

　　POTENTIAL CAREERS - Agricultural business management and entrepreneurship, Agricultural research, Agricultural services and support

　　Education and outreach, Grant writing, Policymaking , Production of food and fiber 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	Durham
Fall (September), 2024	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Fall (September), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2026	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire

Official secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required.

　　Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version)

　　Recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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