Master of Urban Horticulture (MC-URBHORT) // Course structure

Course structure

The 200 point Master of Urban Horticulture program is normally completed over two years of full-time study but many students study part-time. However, there are different entry points available to students with a horticulture/plant science study background and those with no horticulture / plant science study experience.

The 150 point Master of Urban Horticulture program is available to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Plant Science or Horticulture. These students will be exempted from completing four of the core subjects within the 200 point program.

The program comprises of:

• 75 credit points of Core subjects (200 point program); OR
• 25 credit points of Core subjects (150 point program);

Plus

• A minimum of 75 credit points of Discipline Elective subjects;
• A minimum of 25 credit points of Science Toolbox and Business Tool/Scientific Communication subjects
• A maximum of 25 credit points of General Elective subjects

Subject options

Core Subjects

200 Point Program

Students must complete all of the following six subjects (75 points)

150 Point Program

Students must complete all of the following two subjects (25 points)

Discipline Electives

Students must complete at least six of the following subjects (75 points):

Science Toolbox

Students must complete at least one of the following subjects (12.5 points):

Business Tool/Scientific Communication Electives

Students must complete at least one of the following subjects (12.5 points):

Students will select the remaining 25 points of their course from the Discipline Electives, Science Toolbox, Business Tool/Scientific Communication Electives or General Elective lists.

Example General Electives

Students who wish to take an elective subject not listed are advised to contact the subject coordinator for approval.

Last updated: 19 April 2024