Bachelor of Horticulture Science - Plant Health

Bachelor of Horticulture Science - Plant Health

The new Bachelor of Horticulture Science program is an interdisciplinary program that combines horticulture, business, mathematics, biology, chemistry and student selected general education requirements. Students will combine the science and practice of horticulture to resolve community, industry, or research related problems. Innovation and creative thinking are important essential skills that students gain through their involvement in research and course specific projects. A major program theme is the relationship between horticulture, our communities and our environment. The influence of culture, society, and economics on the practice of sustainable horticulture is extremely important.Plant Health students address the impacts of plant dysfunction on the local, regional, and international practice of horticulture. The recognition of plant health, the diagnosis of poor plant performance, and the analysis of plant health programs form the core educational goals.

Career Path

Upon completing the Bachelor of Horticulture Science graduates will be qualified to compete for:, Technical positions in the Environmental Sector of the Economy, Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Contractors, Urban Horticulturists, Growers in Production Horticulture Operations, Plant Protection Inspectors, IPM specialists or managers in public or private organizations, Crop Consultants, Golf Course Superintendents, Technical Representatives for Horticulture or Agriculture Supply Companies.