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Horticulture - Commercial FdSc

University of Greenwich

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Hadlow College (Part of North Kent College)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary


The commercial horticulture foundation degree is both hands-on and theoretical, laying the groundwork for careers in plant science, sustainability, landscaping, and food crop or biofuel production.

Recognised by the Institute of Horticulture, this course enables you to specialise in an area of your choice: nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail. With a mix of theory and practice, you'll develop skills in propagation, harvest and post-harvest care for a range of crops, from ornamentals to medicinal crops and fruit.This course is hands-on, so you'll visit a range of sites, gardens and parks, building up your own network of contacts. You can also progress to our BSc Hons degree in commercial horticulture.The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges: Hadlow College in Kent.


What you should know about this course

- Specialise in either nursery production, fruit production, medicinal plant production or retail- Benefit from a wide range of links with commercial nurseries, research institutes, organic producers, public and privately owned gardens as well as exposure to the retail world through our onsite garden centre

Application deadline

29 January

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UCAS Points : 64

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University information

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

  • University League Table

    110th

  • Campus address

    University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS, England

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The university offers an EU bursary, an International Scholarships Award and an International Hardship Fund for international applicants.
Its London and Kent campuses are the perfect blend of old and new, with modern teaching spaces set within splendid historic buildings and grounds.
London is one of the best student cities in the world and offers unforgettable experiences.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Agriculture & Forestry

    13th out of 19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 147
    116 79%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    6th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    n/a

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