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HND HORTICULTURE

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

UHI Millennium Institute

Program Overview

Horticulture is a very important sector of the Scottish economy, with more than 1,500 businesses and approximately 7,500 employees (Lantra: 'Horticulture, landscaping and sports turf factsheet'). The majority of land in Scotland is under agricultural production: horticulture, in particular, deals with the technology, art, science and business of plant cultivation.The land-based sector is responsible for much of Scotland's food exports. It needs suitably trained and qualified staff with the knowledge and skills to meet the fast-moving horticultural economy.The HND Horticulture will develop your skills in plant and crop physiology and breeding, planting design, soil management and landscape surveying, as well as experience in the care, maintenance and management of plants. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in ecology and plant habitat conservation.

Program Key Stats

£7230
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Eligibility Criteria


6

Additional Information & Requirements

1 Scottish Higher at Grade C or above OR 1 A level at Grade D or above,Alternatively, NC Horticulture, City and Guilds Horticulture at level 6, or another equivalent SCQF level 6 course

Career Options

  • Horticultural retail and garden centres
  • Management of public and private green spaces
  • including botanical gardens
  • National Trust properties and parks
  • Production horticulture and nurseries
  • Conservation and restoration
  • Landscaping

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