Future Students

Horticulture

The Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) caters for the increasing demands of the expanding horticultural industries.

Horticultural scientists enable growers and managers to supply this demand in a sustainable way. The course is about understanding the growing and management of trees, vines, vegetables, flowers, turf and specialist crops such as bush foods and essential oils. You will learn to produce quality horticultural products, and how to manage crops in a way that has least impact on the environment.

Horticulture is a program under the four-year Bachelor of Science.

Level 1
In Level 1 you will study Biology, Natural Resource Economics and Agriculture, Environment and Society to provide the foundation for your studies. Depending on your TEE subjects, you may also need to study Chemistry and Mathematics.

Level 2
In Level 2 you will commence your area of specialisation, studying Plant Physiology: Plants in Action, Environmental Hydrology, Biometrics, Earth Surface Processes and Soils, Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition, and Science and its Communication. Plus choices from the elective list.

Level 3
At Level 3 you will study Integrated Pest Management, Organic Agriculture and Horticulture, Cropping Systems, Environmental and Resource Economics, Biometrics and Science Communication for Change in Industry and Community. Plus choices from the elective list.

Electives include Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Physiological Ecology, Plants in Managed Landscapes, Management Decision Tools, Project and Risk Management, Agricultural Systems and Extension, Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology, and Geographic Information Systems . You may also choose supervised industry experience.

Level 4
In Level 4 you will undertake a supervised research project, worth 50 per cent of your mark for fourth year, plus choices from the elective list. The research project and wide choice of electives will allow you to develop specialist skills within your areas of interest. You may earn Honours based on your marks for your research project plus your four best marks from Level 3 units.

If you are interested in finding out which subjects you will study then have a look at the Course Outline. This will show you the core units and the options for the course, along with course rules.

You will notice that each unit has a unit code, for example EART1105. The first number in the unit code indicates the level of the unit - in this case level one. For a more detailed description of a particular unit, click on the unit code.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this degree may develop a variety of career paths; as growers and managers, as plant scientists and teachers, land care and rehabilitation managers, industry development officers, or in sales and industry services such as fertilisers, chemicals and irrigation or as consultants.

Employers include the large service industries such as Wesfarmers, Department of Agriculture and Food, Alcoa Pty Ltd, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, CSIRO, TAFE and universities and private businesses.