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Professional Agrology


Overview

Agrologists are professionals who advise farmers, governments, industry, media and the public about all things related to agriculture.ÌýTheyÌýspecialize in plants, soils, livestock, agriculturalÌýengineeringÌýor economics.Ìý

Following thisÌýprogramÌýat 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµÌýwill prepare you to be a professional agrologist. ItÌýis the only specialization thatÌýwillÌýqualify youÌýto sitÌýthe admission exam ofÌýthe Ordre desÌýagronomesÌýdu Québec (OAQ).ÌýOnly members of OAQ can legally practice agrology in Québec.ÌýÌý

ThisÌýspecializationÌýmust be taken with the Agro-Environmental Sciences MajorÌýandÌýa second specializationÌýsuch asÌýAnimal Production, Ecological Agriculture, Plant Production, or with the Agricultural Economics Major and the Agri-business Specialization. Ìý


Careers

When taken with the recommended majors andÌýÌýspecializations indicated in the overview, you can be eligible to become a professional agrologist under the OAQ. The knowledge and skills you gain can lead to several exciting career paths. You may also wish to pursue graduate studies in the field.Ìý

You could become a professional:Ìý

  • Farm advisorÌýÌý
  • AgriculturalÌýaccount managerÌý
  • Crop consultantÌý
  • Livestock specialistÌýÌý
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  • Agricultural scientist

Courses

As a Professional Agrology student, you can take courses like:


Faculty

Several of our instructors are members of the Ordre des Agronomes du Quebec.Ìý They have broad experience and practical knowledge of agriculture and related fields, and of agricultural realities in Québec as well as elsewhere in the world.Ìý Their professional links with the agricultural world bring fresh perspectives to the classroom.ÌýOur Faculty conduct pioneering research on sustainable agriculture.


Student experience

Students in Professional Agrology participate in aÌýpaidÌýprofessional internship during the last summer of their studies.ÌýRecent graduates in Professional Agrology are in high demand, and many employers see interns as future employees.ÌýOur small cohorts lead to a strong sense of community among Agrology students.Ìý Ìý

Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Check the full admission requirements forÌýinformation aboutÌýdeadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part ofÌýyour application.Ìý

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