HND Horticulture

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

914D

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

HND Horticulture

About

As well as giving you practical knowledge of horticulture, this course develops your understanding of the theory behind the practice. It embeds practical skills and knowledge through visits to nurseries, gardens and landscapes, as well as leading scientific organisations.

During your second year you'll have the chance to tailor the course to your specific interests by choosing elective modules that directly relate to your career aspirations or personal interests.

Some of the electives on offer include modules offered include:

Gardens and Greenspace - for careers in gardening and landscaping
Production Horticulture - where you can concentrate on fruit and vegetable production
Greenhouse protected edible crop production
Ornamental plant production

This course delivers sound practical and theoretical knowledge of horticulture, and develops understanding of the theory behind the practices.

In year one you will follow the HNC Horticulture programme.

In year two, modules cover landscape management and maintenance, and look at integrated approaches to plant protection.

Elective modules give you the chance to specialise in either crop production practices or landscape horticulture, and all learning is backed by visits to various nurseries, gardens and landscapes.

You'll also have the chance to see how scientific organisations test seed viability and plant breeding as well as how they carry out plant diagnostic work.

Finally, you'll be able to choose a specialist project that reflects your particular areas of interest.

Disciplines

Horticulture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Two Highers (CC), including a science subject.

National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths.

Alternative entry qualifications, such as a related National Certificate, are also accepted.

Mature applicants seeking a change in career will be assessed individually.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.