Overview

The Bachelor of Horticultural Science from Massey University will show you that lants are central to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, ecosystems and cultural identity.

Key facts

This qualification explores how plants function as complex, dynamic systems. It also explores how they shape food production systems and natural landscapes to meet environmental and economic goals.

The Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems prepares you to tackle some of today’s most pressing global and local challenges:

food security
climate change
biodiversity loss
sustainable land use.

By promoting sustainable horticulture, responsible resource management and resilient ecosystems, this qualification directly aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals to foster a healthier planet and communities.

This qualification has 2 majors – Horticultural Production and Integrative Plant Biology. You can tailor your studies toward applied growing systems, advanced plant science and all points in between. You’ll gain real-world experience in the lab, field and industry, supported by expert researchers and educators.

Graduates are job-ready for careers in horticulture, plant breeding, lab-based research, environmental biology and other plant-based industries. Wherever your plant interests lead, this qualification provides the tools you need.

Career

plant breeder
horticulturalist
horticulture science consultant
orchard and greenhouse production manager
crop disease and pest control agent
field biologist
botanist
lab technician
forestry scientist
ecological consultant
horticulture technology and innovation specialist
post-harvest manager
biosecurity agent
agronomist
organic production specialist
policy, regulation and advocacy specialist
educator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food and Agribusiness Value Chains

Plants for Agriculture and Horticulture

Economics for Business

Agri-Statistics

Chemistry for Modern Sciences
Entomology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 8 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To be successful in your studies it is recommended that you have credit at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in biology or science, chemistry, modelling and statistics. These subjects will help ensure that your transition to university study is as smooth as possible.
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.
If English is not your first language and your qualifying entry qualification was not taught in English, you must have achieved an IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34220 NZD / year

≈ 34220 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7614 NZD / year

≈ 7614 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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