Students with an undergraduate degree in horticulture or plant science will complete the 150-point program. Students without an undergraduate degree in horticulture or plant science will complete the 200-point program. The program will be made up of: Compulsory core subjects (50 points for the 150-point program; 100 points for the 200-point program Discipline elective subjects (maximum of 75 points), which can include an optional research project Professional skills subjects (minimum of 12.5 points) You are encouraged to undertake a horticulture industry internship, either 12.5 or 25 points, where you’ll spend at least 80 or 160 hours with a host institution, applying what you’ve learned in a workplace, building networks and gaining practical experience. All students also have the option of a research project, either 25 or 50 points, carried out over two semesters. One of our expert researchers will provide supervision and direction.

To be considered for entry, you must have completed an undergraduate degree or a graduate certificate with a weighted average mark of at least 65%. The Master of Urban Horticulture also offers a 150-point program for students who’ve completed an undergraduate degree in horticulture or plant science. You’ll be automatically assessed for this when applying. IELTS – you need a score of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.