Organic Agriculture and Food Production
Bachelor’s Degree
WK = PKG * 1
Candidates applying for admission to studies in the English language, who are not in the possession of a B2 level English language proficiency certificate, approved by WULS can confirm their knowledge of the language by taking an English language interview organized by the University. You can apply for an interview when registering for studies at IRK.
recruitment items:
- biology or chemistry or mathematics (PKG)
WK = PKG * 1
Confirmed knowledge of English (certificate of English language at least level B2 or maturity exam in English language at an Advanced level with result at least 60%, or a document confirming completion of the high school with programme in English as language of instruction)
Candidates applying for admission to studies in the English language, who are not in the possession of a B2 level English language proficiency certificate, approved by WULS can confirm their knowledge of the language by taking an English language interview organized by the University. You can apply for an interview when registering for studies at IRK.
obtained title: bachelor
Stationary
expected admissions limit: 30
beginning of classes: winter recruitment
duration of studies: 3 years (6 semesters)
Description of direction
Aim of the programme
The Faculty of Agriculture and Ecology has the aim to offer the students a holistic and interdisciplinary knowledge in the area of organic agriculture and food production presented by the best specialists from different faculties of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW and from abroad. The BSc studies OAFP are constructed according to the expectations of potential employers within organic food production. The focus is on the innovative teaching methods activating students and preparing them for future employment. The studies will offer good possibilities to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in desired specialties.
Main mandatory subjects
1 Year
Environment protection, Introduction to organic agriculture, Chemistry, Basics of botany with systematic, Agrometeorology, Global food production, Informatics, Foreign language 1, Sustainable food production systems, OHS training, Intellectual property protection, Sustainable development of rural areas, Agroecology, Soil science, Microbiology of soils and plants, Animals physiology and nutrition, Basics of plant biochemistry and physiology, Foreign language 2, Physical Education, Basics of human nutrition.
Cropping systems, Plant breeding and seed material for organic agriculture, Controlling and certification system of organic production, Plant protection management in organic agriculture, Fertilization in organic system, Agricultural technologies for organ ic farming, Food microbiology, Raw materials and ecological products, Study trip to organic farms, Matematical statistic, Physical Education, Organic grassland farming, Organic crops, Weeds and weed management in organic farming, Methodology of scientific research, Livestock production in organic farming, Organic vegetable and fruit production, Food safety hazards.
Environment protection, Introduction to organic agriculture, Chemistry, Basics of botany with systematic, Agrometeorology, Global food production, Informatics, Foreign language 1, Sustainable food production systems, OHS training, Intellectual property protection, Sustainable development of rural areas, Agroecology, Soil science, Microbiology of soils and plants, Animals physiology and nutrition, Basics of plant biochemistry and physiology, Foreign language 2, Physical Education, Basics of human nutrition.
Cropping systems, Plant breeding and seed material for organic agriculture, Controlling and certification system of organic production, Plant protection management in organic agriculture, Fertilization in organic system, Agricultural technologies for organ ic farming, Food microbiology, Raw materials and ecological products, Study trip to organic farms, Matematical statistic, Physical Education, Organic grassland farming, Organic crops, Weeds and weed management in organic farming, Methodology of scientific research, Livestock production in organic farming, Organic vegetable and fruit production, Food safety hazards.
2 Year
Cropping systems, Plant breeding and seed material for organic agriculture, Controlling and certification system of organic production, Plant protection management in organic agriculture, Fertilization in organic system, Agricultural technologies for organ ic farming, Food microbiology, Raw materials and ecological products, Study trip to organic farms, Matematical statistic, Physical Education, Organic grassland farming, Organic crops, Weeds and weed management in organic farming, Methodology of scientific research, Livestock production in organic farming, Organic vegetable and fruit production, Food safety hazards.
Cropping systems, Plant breeding and seed material for organic agriculture, Controlling and certification system of organic production, Plant protection management in organic agriculture, Fertilization in organic system, Agricultural technologies for organ ic farming, Food microbiology, Raw materials and ecological products, Study trip to organic farms, Matematical statistic, Physical Education, Organic grassland farming, Organic crops, Weeds and weed management in organic farming, Methodology of scientific research, Livestock production in organic farming, Organic vegetable and fruit production, Food safety hazards.
3 YearDiploma seminar, Mathematical statistic, Organization of organic farms or Markets and marketing of organic food, Conversion of the farm into organic system, Processing of organic plant raw materials, Food safety and hygiene, Ecological aspects of food and nutrition, Processing of organic animal raw materials, International agricultural markets, Herbs in organic farming, Entrepreneurship in organic business.
Career prospects
Career prospects
The alumni of OAFP can find jobs in organic food production, processing, trade and also in different companies connected with education, dissemination and advisory services.