Overview

In addition to focusing on improving plant propagation, growth, yields, nutritional value, quality of fruits, vegetables and flowers, and mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses, this major will also cover minimising losses in production and supply chain to ensure the provision of high-quality horticultural fresh produce. Students of the Horticulture course from Edith Cowan University will engage with industry to provide a direct link between their university studies and professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Horticulture graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations and industries including the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Agrochemical companies, Nurseries, Parks and Gardens, Farming, Packhouses, Wholesalers, Retailers and Exporters, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Biosecurity - Department of Agriculture.

Possible future job titles

Horticulturalist, Horticultural Project Officer, Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Operator, Administration Officer, Waterways Plant Operator, Bush Regenerator, Garden Maintenance Officer, Nursery Officer, Night Spray Operator, Plant Technician, Orchard Technician, Retain Irrigation Salesperson, Consultants, Plant Care Worker, Nursery Staffer, Horticultural Technician, Horticultural Inspector, Plant Quarantine Officers, Biosecurity Officers, Government & Agency Inspection, Nursery Manager, Plant Line Supervisor, Greenhouse Production Manager, Production Manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry for the Life Sciences

Form and Function in Biology

Origins and Evolution of Life

Propagation of Horticulture Crops

Plant Physiology and Pathology

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00

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More details

Deadline varies between 6 December, 10 January or 7 February depending on the student's country of origin. We recommend you apply as soon as you can.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 11 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106397D

Complete one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Undergraduate Certificate;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
Complete one of the following English requirements
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42750 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42750 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

8150 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8150 AUD per year during 36 months.

National - Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee

Living costs for Joondalup

1400 - 2500 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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