Specialise in Integrative Plant Biology for your Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems at Massey
Keen to get hands-on with plants and understand how they shape our world? The Integrative Plant Biology major provides a comprehensive understanding of plant life. It connects plant function and development with ecosystems and production systems. This major integrates plant biology, genetics, and ecology to explore how plants influence and respond to their environment – and how we study, utilise, and enhance them to meet human and environmental needs.
With hands-on lab work, field experiences and research opportunities, you'll gain both deep knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued across many industries. Whether you're interested in conservation, horticulture, agriculture, ecosystem restoration, or biosecurity, this major equips you to explore plant systems and tackle real-world challenges. You'll learn in the context of New Zealand’s unique biodiversity, landscapes, and land-use priorities – preparing you to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Aotearoa and beyond.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2027
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4442, North Island, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4442, North Island, New Zealand
Secondary school transcripts
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Qualifications at Massey University feature career-focussed curricula, with many including work-integrated learning opportunities.