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Massey UniversityBachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems – BHort&PlantSys
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Summary
Want to get hands-on experience with plants? From natural to managed environments, this degree has you covered.
Plants are central to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, ecosystems and cultural identity. This qualification explores how plants function as complex, dynamic systems. It also explores how they shape food production systems and natural landscapes to meet environmental and economic goals.
The Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems prepares you to tackle some of today’s most pressing global and local challenges:
- food security
- climate change
- biodiversity loss
- sustainable land use.
By promoting sustainable horticulture, responsible resource management and resilient ecosystems, this qualification directly aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals to foster a healthier planet and communities.
This qualification has 2 majors – Horticultural Production and Integrative Plant Biology. You can tailor your studies toward applied growing systems, advanced plant science and all points in between. You’ll gain real-world experience in the lab, field and industry, supported by expert researchers and educators.
Graduates are job-ready for careers in horticulture, plant breeding, lab-based research, environmental biology and other plant-based industries. Wherever your plant interests lead, this qualification provides the tools you need.
Further studyThis qualification is also useful if you are considering postgraduate study. Graduates will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for more advanced studies in plant breeding. Graduates could also consider further study in Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology and Conservation or the wider Biological Sciences.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Admission to MasseyAll students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirementsThere are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
English language requirementsIf English is not your first language and your qualifying entry qualification was not taught in English, you must have achieved an IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
General information about English language requirements:
Prior learning, credit and exemptionsFor information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Recommended prior learningTo be successful in your studies we recommend you have credits at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in some of the following subjects:
- agriculture or horticulture
- biology or science
- statistics.
These subjects will help ensure that your transition to university study is as smooth as possible.
Official regulationsTo understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning studentsFor returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
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