Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture is offered by the Department of Agriculture of the School of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on agricultural production, agricultural science, and natural resource management. Students acquire knowledge in plant protection, plant and animal production, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, and biotechnology, as well as skills in applying modern agricultural practices. The program contributes to the development of graduates with comprehensive agricultural training and professional competence.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in agricultural science, agricultural production, plant protection, and rural development. It includes internship opportunities and applied education, preparing graduates for agricultural enterprises, rural policy organizations, research centers, and agricultural support services.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Agriculture aims to educate scientists with knowledge in plant and animal production, plant protection, agricultural biotechnology, management of agricultural resources, and agricultural applications. Students develop skills in agricultural analysis, application of modern cultivation techniques, rural management, and the scientific approach to issues of agricultural production and the environment.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in agricultural analysis, application of modern cultivation techniques, plant protection, management of agricultural resources, and rural development. It includes plant and animal production, agricultural biotechnology, agricultural economics, and agricultural applications, with primary training taking place in laboratories, farms, and field agricultural applications.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in agricultural science and agricultural applications, developing students’ abilities in agricultural analysis, plant protection, application of modern cultivation techniques, and management of agricultural resources. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and professional approach to issues of agricultural production, rural development, and environmental management.