Academic Advising Centre
This guide has been prepared with the information you need to successfully register for your first year at UFV. Please review the information provided on this page thoroughly before contacting your academic advisor with questions.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAS), Horticulture major emphasizes the academic study of the natural sciences in combination with an applied agriculture curriculum. The program will provide you with an understanding of science and the practical nature of large-scale horticulture production. Breadth of knowledge will be enhanced by communication, business, and general elective courses related to agriculture in society, in addition to science and agriculture courses.
Agriculture is big business. With its rich soil, favourable climate and proximity to large markets, the beautiful Fraser Valley stands as one of Canada’s agricultural hotbeds. As a UFV BAS student, you have the opportunity to study at the eco-friendly Agriculture Centre, a new facility that features one of the tallest greenhouses in North America and a spacious demonstration barn.
The degree can be largely completed on the UFV Canada Education Park campus in Chilliwack, although some courses, especially at the upper level, may be offered at the Abbotsford campus only. Practicum may be on off-campus sites.
Co-operative Education (Co-op) is an option within the Bachelor of Agriculture Science degree.
Combining academic studies with paid work terms related to your major is a valuable addition to your program of study and an effective form of professional preparation.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Horticulture major requires the completion of 125 credits.
You can access a list of all approved and required courses for your program in two ways:
First time using MyGRADplan?
Visit MyGRADplan website to get login instructions and review tutorials. Specifically, you will want to learn about the 'What if' and 'Look ahead' features as they will be most helpful in your course planning.
How many courses you take each semester is up to you, but here is what we recommend for first-year students:
Pick
3-5 courses per semester
Expect
9-18 hours per week in class
if you take 3 classes
And at least
9-18 hours per week
for homework
First-year science courses can be a heavy course load due to the lecture and lab combined in one class. If you are working, you want to make sure to keep a good balance between work and school:
Here is an example of what a 4-year degree plan might look like.
Note: Many science courses require that you register in both a lecture and a lab (eg. BIO 111, CHEM 113). You must choose a lecture and a lab at the time of registration in order to add the course to your schedule. Lab sections are indicated with a # sign (A#A, A#B, etc.) in the timetables and are held on campus.
If you are missing a high school level course or did not receive the grade you needed for a course prerequisite, you have the option of taking the equivalent course at UFV.
| High school course | UFV equivalent course |
|---|---|
| Biology 11 | BIO 083 |
| Biology 12 | BIO 093 |
| Chemistry 11 | CHEM 083 |
| Chemistry 12 | CHEM 110 |
| Physics 11 | PHYS 083 |
| Physics 12 | PHYS 093 |
| Pre-calculus 12 |
MATH 092/093 or 094/095 or 096 or MATH 110 (if PC 12 taken with C or higher grade) |
Book an appointment with an academic advisor or email your questions to advising@ufv.ca.