Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems

Want to get hands-on experience with plants? From natural to managed environments, this degree has you covered. Plants are central to Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy, ecosystems and cultural identity. This qualification explores how plants function as complex, dynamic systems. It also explores how they shape food production systems and natural landscapes to meet environmental and economic goals. The Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems prepares you to tackle some of today’s most pressing global and local challenges: food security climate change biodiversity loss sustainable land use. By promoting sustainable horticulture, responsible resource management and resilient ecosystems, this qualification directly aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals to foster a healthier planet and communities.