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Agroecology (BSc)

The Agroecology program gives students an understanding of how we can achieve economically sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining the integrity of our ecosystems.

Program Details

• Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Degree: Bachelor of Science (Agroecology)
• Expected Duration: 4 years
• Students must complete 120 credit hours of the degree core, restricted electives, and free elective courses.
• The Agroecology program focuses on the study of managed ecosystems and the application of ecological practices to achieve economically and environmentally sustainable agriculture production.
• Graduates are prepared for careers at the technical and management levels in government and non-government agencies involved in planning and management of natural and agricultural resources.

Cooperative Education Program

• Agroecology students have the option to earn credits through the Cooperative Education Program, connecting classroom learning with valuable work experience.

Professional Designation Eligibility

• Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists): Graduates of the BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Agribusiness), BSc (Agroecology), and BSc (Food Science) degrees meet the entry-to-practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (PAg).
• Agrologists are regulated professionals who have highly specialized knowledge about agriculture and food production and natural resource management.

Available Minors

• Agronomy
• Animal Systems
• Crop Protection
• Entomology
• Food Science
• Human Nutrition and Metabolism
• Plant Biotechnology
• Soil Science
• Subjects from other faculties

Sample Course Offerings

• AGEC 2370: Principles of Ecology (3 credit hours)
• AGRI 1600: Introduction to Agri-Food Systems (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 1030: Biological Diversity, Function and Interaction (3 credit hours)
• SOIL 3060: Introduction to Agrometeorology (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 3312: Community Ecology (3 credit hours)
• ABIZ 2390: Introduction to Environmental Economics (3 credit hours)
• SOIL 3600: Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment (3 credit hours)
• PLNT 3560: Organic Crop Production on the Prairies (3 credit hours)
• SOIL 3520: Pesticides: Environment, Economics and Ethics (3 credit hours)

Admission Requirements

• The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Agroecology program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• Direct Entry: Applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
• Advanced Entry: For applicants who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Career Opportunities

• The Bachelor of Science (Agroecology) prepares students for careers in:
  • Integrated crop agronomy
  • Field biology
  • Water conservation research
  • Resource management
  • Conservation land stewardship
  • Sustainable development
  • Integrated watershed management planning

Faculty and Research

• Agroecology professors will help students explore the biological and physical components of ecosystems, and how to achieve economically sustainable agricultural production while conserving resources and maintaining the integrity of ecosystems.

Student Experience

• The University of Manitoba offers a diverse and supportive community for students from around the world.
• Students can engage in various extracurricular activities, join student clubs, and participate in research projects to enhance their learning experience.