Postgraduate Diploma in Horticultural Science

Deepen your understanding and advanced knowledge of horticultural science, production and other study areas so you can play a role in nurturing New Zealand's success in International markets.

New Zealand's horticulture industry is a pillar of our global success. But to remain competitive, we need a new generation of highly skilled, motivated and knowledgeable leaders. The Postgraduate Diploma in Horticultural Science will expand your study of horticultural production, processing, marketing, plant pathology and plant science, viticulture and oenology and research. You'll be exposed to Lincoln University's international research projects, and grow your appreciation of how New Zealand's horticulture industry must evolve to meet the requirements for quality produce from international markets.

We offer a number of postgraduate certificates and diplomas to extend your studies in your chosen discipline.

To apply to study for a postgraduate certificate or diploma, you must have a relevant degree with at least a B- average in the 300-level courses and final year (or full-time equivalent).

Required documents

To submit your application online, you will need the following: 

1. A birth certificate or passport (a scanned copy showing the same name that is on your academic documents).

2. Academic documents. These must be: 

• In the original language. If this is not English, then an official translation should be provided. 
• Academic transcripts (results or mark sheets) for all tertiary education qualifications, either completed or partially completed. The transcript must include the courses taken and the marks or grades achieved. The grading scale used must also be provided. 
• Confirmation of any completed qualifications, if applicable. This can be either: an award certificate, a statement on the transcript or a letter from the awarding institution. 

3. Evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable). 

• If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you are able to meet the English language requirements for admission to Lincoln. If you don't currently have this, you can provide it to us later. 

4. Curriculum Vitae or Resume 

• This is optional but can be used to evaluate your experience to support your application. It should be brief and must include tertiary education and any employment or project experience. 

1. Create your MyLinc Account:

Create an account and submit your application in MyLinc. 
Use an email that you can access and a password you can remember. We recommend monitoring your email spam or junk folders for account verification emails. If these don’t arrive, contact us for help.

 2. Make your study application: 

Once your MyLinc account is set up, log in to make your application. Let us know what you would like to study and give us as much information as you can, as this will help speed up your application. You can save your progress and come back later to complete your application. 

We ask for information about: 

• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

If you are unable to provide your documents in your application, email them to [email protected]. 

 3. Monitor your emails

We’ll keep in touch with you about your application via email and may ask for more information. Once we have everything we need, and if you meet the criteria for your chosen qualification, you will receive an offer letter via email. 

 4. Accept your offer on MyLinc

After you accept your offer on MyLinc, you’ll receive instructions on how to complete your enrolment. You’ll also get your LU username, password and email address. These are sent via email, so monitor your junk/spam folders.  

 5. Check any conditions in your Offer Letter

If we require supporting documentation, please supply that as soon as possible so we can move you through the enrolment process more quickly. If we’ve asked you to provide evidence of your identity, read the instructions carefully.