BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN HORTICULTURE

On successful completion of the programme the holders of this qualification should be able to:

• Understand and apply key scientific principles and theories underpinning horticulture
• Apply knowledge and practical skills on sustainable horticultural production
• Explain the principles and practices of protection and post-harvest handling of horticultural plants
• Design and manage efficient and sustainable horticultural systems and practices
• Create and innovate new knowledge, technology and practices in horticulture

To be admitted to the programme a prospective student must have:

• Have at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and one science

     Subject at grade C or better plus either a

• Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture from a recognized institution.
• Advanced Level passes in Biology or Agriculture plus any other Science subject
• Articulation as provided by the ZNQF
• Recognition criteria for foreign credentials of international students
• Have gone through the Accreditation of prior learning route (APL)

Special Entry/APL

• A prospective student may be admitted on special entry or through Accreditation of Prior Learning route in accordance with the University’s General Academic Regulations.
• Prospective students can qualify for a special entry-Mature entry (in accordance with the University’s General Academic Regulations)

• PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

      The student is expected to accumulate a maximum of 480 credit points to be   considered to have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Horticulture.

• Part I   :           120 credit points
•                                                             Part II  :           120 credit points
•                                                             Part III :           120 credit points
•                                                             Part IV :           120 credit points
•                         Total:              480 credits

• COURSES ON OFFER

On completion the graduates can work as:

• Plant health care manager
• Ornamental horticulturalist
• Landscape designer
• Consultant in horticulture
• Sales and marketing officer
• Researcher
• Floriculturist
• Pomologist
• Farm supervisor
• Teacher

The graduands can also pursue further studies in Masters in horticulture