Introduction
Would you like to learn more about growing crops and breeding animals in an effective way? Or would you like to run a farming business and sell its products? A major in the Agriculture and Horticulture industry will focus on these subjects, taking into account natural resources conservation and environment protection. The majors offered in this particular industry are quite diverse: from aquaculture to genetics and breeding.
Does this sound familiar?
- You would love to learn more about plants and/or animals
- You are excellent in biology and science
- You wonder what the processes of growing and breeding are
- You want to make the world a better place by seriously thinking about sustainability
- You would like to work on a farm and produce food
Majors
Do you get enthusiastic about biology subjects? A major in Agricultural Studies focuses on changing the environment in order to grow plants and breed animals for human consumption. Irrigation, plant breeding, the effects of pests on plants and animals, and plant pathology are all subjects that are covered in an Agriculture major.
The following universities offer this major:
- Build Bright University Battambang, Battambang
- Build Bright University Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
- Build Bright University Siem Reap, Siem Reap
- Build Bright University Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville
- Build Bright University Takeo, Takeo
- City University, Phnom Penh
- International University, Phnom Penh
- Mean Chey University, Banteay Meanchey
- Prek Leap National College of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- Royal University of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- Saint Paul Institute, Takeo
- University of Kratie, Kratie
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Are you fascinated by crops and would you like to learn more about the soils they grow in? Then a major in Agronomy could be the right choice. This major will teach you more about how to use soils in order to increase the production of food. Topics like irrigation, crop rotation, and weed control are all part of the major’s program.
The following universities offer this major:
- Angkor University, Siem Reap
- Chea Sim University of Kamchaymear, Kamchaymear
- City University, Phnom Penh
- Mean Chey University, Banteay Meanchey
- Prek Leap National College of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- Royal University of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- Svay Rieng University, Svay Rieng
- University of Management and Economics, Battambang
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Are you interested in marine biology and the fish farming industry? And would you like to learn more about breeding water plants and animals? A major in Aquaculture will teach you more about propagating, harvesting, and marketing fish, shellfish, and marine plants in a sustainable way.
The following universities offer this major:
- City University, Phnom Penh
- Prek Leap National College of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- Royal University of Agriculture, Phnom Penh
- University of Kratie, Kratie
- University of Management and Economics, Battambang
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Are you interested in plant or animal breeding and would you like to learn more about important issues such as animal health and environmental impact? Or would you like to be a professional in genetics in order to for example improve the quality of beef or increase plant resistance against pathogens? Then a major in Genetics and Breeding could be the right fit.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
A major in Horticulture goes beyond growing crops for food consumption. This major also focuses on growing trees, flowers, and vegetables for pleasure or medical purposes. Horticulture is also for those who want to be more creative and learn more about the design of landscapes.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Would you like to learn more about the advancement of rubber and do you see yourself working for a rubber and/or tyre manufacturing industry? Then a major in Rubber Science could be the right choice for you. This major will teach you more about doing research in rubber, computer science, and recycling rubber.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Are you fascinated by silk and would you like to dive deeper into the world of silk farms? A major in Sericulture Studies focuses on all the aspects of silk production, such as silkworms, their cocoons, state-of-the-art machinery, and the influence of pests.
The following universities offer this major:
Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.
Graduates are now working as:
- Fish farm managers
- Animal scientists
- Silk farmers
- Animal breeding specialists
- Horticulture scientists
- Agricultural consultants
- Marine biologists
- Researchers
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