Vision
To be internationally and regionally recognized as a leading department in teaching, research and community service in the field of plant Sciences and related disciplines.
Mission
To develop and implement innovative plant science education and research programs to enhance production, protection, and economic value of agricultural crops and native plants. Nurture skilled graduates to serve the country by disseminating and applying their knowledge of crop production and protection for sustainable agriculture.
Admission criteria
Minimum Requirement for major subjects
General Education Diploma and equivalencies
Score the following:
- Minimum of (75%) in the General Education Diploma and
- Minimum of (65%) in Pure Mathematics and Core English Language and
- Minimum of (65%) in 2 subjects only from Chemistry, Physics or Biology
A-LEVEL -Certificates
Student must study 2 subjects at least from (A- level) from the major’s required subjects
Score the following:
- Minimum (C) in Mathematics from (A-level) or Minimum (B) in Mathematics from (AS-level) and
- Must study 2 subjects only from (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) and score:
- Minimum (C) from A-level or
- Minimum (B from (AS-level
International baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)
Must attain 24 points out of total of 45 points and major subjects will be counted from both levels High Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)
Score the following:
- Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (from (HL) or Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches from (SL) and
- Must study 2 subjects only from Chemistry, Physics, Biology and score minimum of (4) from (HL) or minimum of (5) points from (SL)
International baccalaureate Certificate (IBC)
Must attain 30 points out of total of 45 points and major subjects will be counted from both levels High Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)
Score the following:
- Minimum of (4) points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (from (HL) or Minimum of (5) points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches from (SL) and
- Must study 2 subjects only from Chemistry, Physics, Biology and score minimum of (4) from (HL) or minimum of (5) points from (SL)
Transfer criteria
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Learning Objectives
- Graduates will have knowledge and skills in plant sciences.
- Graduates will have an understanding of plant production system in Oman.
- Graduates will understand elements of the farming business.
- Graduates will be able to identify and analyze problems related to plant production systems and formulate realistic solutions.
- Graduates will be able to use information technology for searching and processing data relevant to plant sciences.
- Graduates will be able to analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions, and process solutions in different issues in plant production and protection.
- Graduates will be able to compete with high standards of academic integrity and professionalism on the national and international scenes.
- Graduates will be motivated to engage in independent lifelong learning.
- Graduates will understand and follow professional and social norms and ethics.
- Graduates will have the ability to build teams for target-oriented tasks.
The department offers the following academic programs
- Bachelor of Science in Crop Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Production
- Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Protection
- Master of Science in Crop Production
- Master of Science in Crop Protection
- Doctorate in Crop Sciences