Horticulture HND

This course offers an opportunity to study fascinating horticultural disciplines including landscape design, pest biology, garden history, crop mechanisation, project management and crop production.

The programme accommodates the needs of both experienced horticulturists and those new to the discipline.

You will have access to a range of first-class facilities available on both the Worcester and Pershore campuses. Facilities include: science laboratories, library facilities, computer centre incorporating CAD and a 60 hectare site at Pershore for practical experience.

Pershore College is the West Midlands Regional Centre for the Royal Horticultural Society, the national headquarters of the Alpine Garden Society and holds the National Philadelphus and Penstemon Collections for the National Council for Conservation of Plants and Gardens.

You will be introduced to the scientific, technological and managerial principles upon which modern horticulture is founded. Then you will develop your knowledge of the horticultural industry and focus your studies on one of three specialist pathways: Amenity Horticulture & Landscape Design, Horticultural Crop Production or Organic & Sustainable Horticulture.

To view the course, please visit the Pershore College website

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UCAS code

UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Horticulture HND 014D P HND/H

This course is run in partnership with Pershore College (P).

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Study options

This course is taught at Pershore College (part of Warwickshire College) in collaboration with the University of Worcester. Pershore College is a centre of vocational excellence for Horticulture.
Vocationally orientated, this course is based at Pershore College
Two-year, full-time course with part-time route available

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Pershore College Admissions (part of
Warwickshire College)
01386 551187
jfreeman@warkscol.ac.uk

160 UCAS Tariff points

The University will consider each application on its individual merits and will recognise a range of qualifications not currently included in the Tariff, including Access courses, European Baccalaureate and pre-2002 qualifications such as GNVQ.

If your qualifications are not listed, please contact the Admissions Office for advice on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.

Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained from http://www.ucas.com

Modules

Year 1
Professional & Academic Development
Mechanisation & Finance
Plant Use & Knowledge
Plant Propagation
Introduction to Garden Design
Hardy Nursery Stock & Nursery Management
Plant & Weed Biology
Soils & Plant Nutrition

Year 2: Core Modules
Applied Horticultural Science (Pests & Diseases)
Business Environment & Marketing
Research & Statistics
Plant Growth, Development & Ecology

Year 2: Pathway Modules
Amenity Horticulture & Landscape Design

Advanced Garden Design & Graphics
Landscape Contract & Project Management
Historical & Contemporary Influences in Garden Design
Plant Use & Knowledge 2
Horticultural Crop Production

Crop Production Mechanisation
Sustainable Horticulture & Water Management
Outdoor Edible Crop Production
Protected Cropping
Organic & Sustainable Horticulture

Crop Production Mechanisation
Sustainable Horticulture & Water Management
Organic Crop Production

Assessment

The programme of study has been designed to accommodate the needs of both experienced horticulturists and those new to the discipline. Assessment is student centred with clearly laid out objectives.
A variety of methods will be used consisting of coursework including assignments, laboratory reports, plant identification exercises, verbal presentations, practical projects, designs, case studies and end-tests.

John Everest

Course Manager, Horticulture HND

“Horticulture is such a rewarding field to work in, with a wonderful combination of technical knowledge, practical skills and a love of plants.”

Academic department

Institute of Science & the Environment

“The Institute’s acclaimed research in areas such as river management, rural issues, forensic biology, nutrition and archaeology has a common thread: our belief that science should be centred around its impact on people.”
Professor John Newbury, Head of Institute

Employability

Amenity Horticulture & Landscape Design

This specialism opens up employment opportunities in garden management, garden design, contract management, education or self-employment.

Horticultural Crop Production

By following this pathway you will be prepared for a rewarding career in garden centre industry, production of edible crops and ornamental plants, education or starting your own business.

Organic & Sustainable Horticulture

This specialism equips you for a career in organic crop production or in a garden maintained using organic principles.