Bachelor of Science - Plant & Horticultural Sciences Major
Growing & Vines
A course by
Lincoln University
Prepare for technical, advocacy and management roles across the agriculture and horticultural industries with a degree focused on plant science, sustainable production and horticultural systems.
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Core skills this course teaches
Explain horticultural plant growth factors
Explain how horticultural plants grow in relation to soil, temperature, water, light and nutrition.
Apply principles and practices in horticulture
Understand and apply the principles of pruning, training and harvesting horticultural crops.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Science - Plant & Horticultural Sciences Major equips students with applied plant production knowledge, integrated pest management strategies, and problem-solving skills. With sustainability at the core, this programme develops expertise for roles in technical, advocacy, and management positions across horticultural and agricultural sectors. The Living Laboratory on campus provides hands-on learning and collaboration opportunities, enabling students to experience real-world horticultural production and industry challenges. Graduates gain in-depth scientific understanding, practical skills, and a foundation in sustainable agriculture, with awareness of Māori perspectives and mātauranga Māori.
Course Content
- Plant biology, physiology, and biochemistry
- Plant physiology principles
- Pruning, training and harvesting horticultural crops
- Sustainable production methods
- Integrated pest and biosecurity management
- Plant growth regulation
- Controlled environment and indoor production systems
- Plant science: plant function and development
- Biometrics and experimental design
- Ecology and New Zealand conservation
- Soil science and management
- Applied amenity horticulture
- Fruit and vegetable science and production
- Mahika kai and Māori studies
- Chemistry
- Data collection and analysis
- Communication and teamwork skills
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Technical roles across plant and horticultural industriesAdvocacy positions in agriculture and horticultureManagement positions in horticultural and agricultural productionResearch and laboratory roles
Build skills in these industries
HorticultureAgriculturePlant Science
