Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture at MCAST

This course gives learners skills in the latest horticultural practices with the use of modern technology.
Learners will have the opportunity to study and practise different aspects related to their main area of study, with the aim of seeking employment at management level in private enterprise, in research and development and/or regulatory services both locally and internationally.
This course is aimed at learners who want to work in the horticulture sector in industries/sectors as varied as EU/national regulatory control sector, farmer training provision, farm advisory services, garden design and landscaping, crop and fruit production sector, educational and promotional horticulture services and pest management/regulatory sector.
This programme offers the required knowledge and competencies related to Sustainable Land Use, Integrated Pest Management, Plant Nutrition and Fertilisation, Agricultural Technology, Rural Development and Garden Design/Landscaping.
During this course students need to undertake a research project whereby a topic is chosen and subsequently investigated, researched, a methodology formulated and data collected, analysed and discussed.

*(13,000 euro) actual price is 19,500 euro but depending on the 1st 2 years grades achieving high marks, a scholarship will be offered for the 3rd and final year.