Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science (Plant Production Science and Technology)

The objective of ABF undergraduate program of study is to provide education in Agriculture covering all areas of agricultural activity and processing of agricultural and livestock products. The educational program aims to make graduates capable of working as consultants in the crop or animal science and production and/or food science and technology of agricultural products, depending on the direction they choose, and / or as consultants for rural development. In general, all three directions of studies offered by the program contain common courses aiming primarily at providing education in Agricultural Sciences. The ABF undergraduate program of study, regardless of the direction of studies, aims at the scientific training of graduates in order to solve problems of the agricultural sector in line with modern research achievements. It promotes the respect to the environment and the principles of sustainability in the frame of a knowledge-based bio-economy that aims to ensure the production and processing of high-quality, safe and added value products and the provision of high quality agricultural services. In addition, the graduates of the Department obtain the necessary background to continue their scientific training in postgraduate programs in Cyprus or abroad and, if they wish, to pursue thereafter a research career. Τhe three directions offered in the program of study have as primary objective the broader education and training of students in subjects related to Agricultural Sciences through joint courses.