This course will teach you the fundamentals of horticulture, and give you an awareness of the different sectors of the industry. It will look at nursery production, maintenance of gardens and greenspace and plant retailing, among other subjects.
There's plenty of opportunities to develop practical skills as well as your knowledge of plants and their cultivation.
Your knowledge of plant identification, propagation, growing on and garden maintenance will be backed by sound business knowledge.
September 2026
Edinburgh
King's Building,
West Main Road,
Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, City Of,
EH9 3JG, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom
September 2026
Oatridge
SRUC,
Ecclesmachan,
Ecclesmachan,
EH52 6NH, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom
Two Highers (CC) including a science subject.
National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English and Maths.
Alternative entry qualifications, such as a related National Certificate, are also accepted.
Applicants with a mature attitude who are seeking a change in career will be assessed individually.
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component. If you need a Student Visa to study with us, you will need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from a UKVI approved centre.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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