Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences
Agriculture faces major challenges today: It must produce sufficient quantities of high-quality food, conserve natural resources, and meet societal expectations. The Bachelor’s programme in Agricultural Sciences provides the knowledge and methods needed to understand these interrelationships and develop sustainable solutions.
The programme combines ecological, economic, and social aspects of agriculture and examines their interplay from various perspectives. Field trips and the agricultural internship complement the theoretical foundations and strengthen the connection to agricultural practice.
A total of 180 credit points (CP) are required to earn a Bachelor's degree. The standard duration of study is three years; the maximum permitted duration is five years.
Structure of the Bachelor's programme
1st to 2nd semester
The first year of study focuses on the fundamentals of mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. These form the foundation for understanding natural, technical, and social systems that are relevant to agriculture and the food system. The first year of the Bachelor’s programme in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is similar for both tracks. In principle, it is possible to switch between the two programmes after the first year of study.
3rd to 6th semester
In the second and third years, students delve deeper into agricultural science topics. The programme includes courses from the three departments: Agricultural Economics, Plant Sciences, and Animal Sciences.
While the courses in the second year are still mandatory, the third year offers individual course options within the various departments. Field trips and an agricultural internship complement the curriculum and foster an understanding of agricultural practices in Switzerland.
In this way, students acquire both a solid foundation of specialised knowledge and the ability to scientifically analyse complex challenges in agriculture and food systems and to develop solutions for a sustainable future.
Bachelor's degree
The Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences entitles students to enroll for the Master's programme in Agricultural Sciences. The professional qualification is only achieved with the Master's degree.
Language
The language of instruction in the Bachelor's degree programme is German.
Universitätstrasse 2
LFW C 13.1
8092
Zürich
Switzerland