The Bachelor of Horticulture at Ankara University delivers a holistic education in the scientific and practical aspects of horticultural production. The curriculum covers essential topics such as plant biology, genetics, propagation, biotechnology, seed science, physiology, and postharvest technology. Education is both theoretical and hands-on, enabling students to develop expertise in the cultivation, breeding, and improvement of grapes, various fruit and vegetable species, and ornamental plants. The program consists of four main sections: grape growing and breeding, fruit growing and breeding, vegetable growing and breeding, and ornamental plants. Students gain comprehensive knowledge in plant propagation techniques (including seed, cuttings, grafting, and tissue culture), establishment and management of orchards, ecological and protected cropping, and modern breeding methods. Practical training is supported by access to research greenhouses, laboratories, and experimental fields. Career prospects for graduates include positions such as agricultural consultant, crop specialist, researcher, horticultural entrepreneur, and roles within public or private sector agricultural organizations, plant breeding companies, and agricultural product marketing.
